Description
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is a nostalgic comfort food that takes your taste buds on a delightful journey. With its crispy, golden-brown crust and gooey, melted cheese, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for busy days or cozy weekends. Elevate your lunch with endless variations by choosing your favorite bread and cheeses—once you try it, you’ll never go back to the pan!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (sourdough or whole grain)
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- 1 tbsp softened butter
- Optional: Tomato slices or crispy bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread butter generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place cheese between two slices, buttered sides out.
- Arrange sandwiches in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Check if the cheese has melted; add extra time if needed.
- Remove carefully, slice diagonally, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for added flavor. Add extras such as tomatoes or bacon for a gourmet twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for crispiness.