Description
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe offers a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy a classic sandwich with a perfectly crispy crust and melted cheese inside. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or snack, it uses simple ingredients and the convenience of an air fryer for a golden-brown finish every time.
Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (or any preferred melting cheese)
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or paprika for flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder or paprika over the butter for extra flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place two slices of cheese between the unbuttered sides of two slices of bread to form a sandwich, ensuring the buttered sides face outward for crispiness.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 2 to 3 minutes to ensure an even cooking temperature.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping. Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes, then carefully flip each sandwich and continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the air fryer and let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing. This allows the cheese to set slightly for easier eating.
Notes
- Add extras like tomato slices, ham, or bacon inside the sandwich for variety and added flavor.
- For a crispier sandwich, press the sandwich lightly before air frying to compact the ingredients.
- You can substitute mayonnaise for butter on the bread for a tangier and more golden crust.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
