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This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe makes the perfect sandwich – a crunchy brown outside with plenty of melty cheese inside!
Grilled Cheese in Air Fryer
You’re probably familiar with the classic way of making a grilled cheese sandwich in a skillet on the stovetop. But what If I told you that you can make this classic sandwich in your air fryer? No joking!
I am obsessed with my air fryer. I use it for everything these days – including making these tasty, quick, and easy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for lunch!
This recipe will work in any brand of air fryer. I have the Philips XXL. Be sure to read the hand book that comes with your appliance to familiarize yourself with how it works. Regardless of which brand and model you use, always make sure to follow the manufacturers’ instructions.
The best part of the grilled cheese is the crispy cheesy bits that come out the sides of the sandwich, so good! The air fryer toasts it up perfectly.
Best Cheese for Grilled Cheese
The classic sandwich uses white bread with American cheese. However, any melty cheese is good in a grilled cheese in my opinion!
I’ve used Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Provolone, Gouda – and probably a dozen other cheese varieties. They all have made for a great sandwich!
Use any kind of melty cheese you like and you’re golden.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese with mayo
Traditionally, butter is used on the outside of the bread to help brown and crisp the sandwich. If you have never tried it with mayo, you’re in for a real treat!
In my opinion, mayo gives the bread a better crunch and helps it brown better. Not to mention, there is extra flavor with the mayo.
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What to serve with Grilled Cheese
Of course, there’s nothing better than the classic pairing of tomato soup! In the LBGC house, coleslaw, fruit salad, and sweet potato fries are some other favorites!
Some other ideas: side salad, chips, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, creamy pea salad, a pickle spear, French fries, tater tots, pasta salad, a bowl of chili, or any other side dish you enjoy with a sandwich.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe
- white bread, or bread of your choice – personally, I love the classic white bread when it comes to this recipe, but feel free to use whatever bread you have on hand or whatever you prefer.
- butter or mayonnaise – I use either or, depending on my mood. However, when I want the brownest, crispiest, and most flavorful sandwich, I go with mayo.
- American cheese – any melty cheese is good for this recipe, but American cheese is the classic we all know and love!
How to make Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Time needed: 15 minutes
How to make Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
- Preheat.
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Butter each slice of bread.
Spread 1/4th of the butter or mayo on one side of each piece of bread.
- Assemble the sandwich in the air fryer basket.
Place one slice of bread with the butter side down into the basket of the air fryer. Add 3 pieces of cheese on top of the slice of bread. Place another piece of bread on top of the sandwich, butter side up.
- Cook.
Close the air fryer and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden brown, flip the sandwich over and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until the toastiness of your liking.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve.
Serve with your favorite sides.
Air Fryer Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Not all air fryers cook the same. Check about halfway through cooking and adjust the time, if needed.
- This is just a basic recipe, experiment with your favorite cheese and mixins such as deli ham, sliced tomatoes, etc.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices white bread, or bread of your choice
- 2 tablespoons butter, very soft (or mayonnaise)
- 6 slices American cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Spread 1/4th of the butter or mayo on one side of each piece of bread.
- Place one slice of bread with the butter side down into the basket of the air fryer. Add 3 pieces of cheese on top of the slice of bread. Place another piece of bread on top of the sandwich, butter side up.
- Close the air fryer and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden brown, flip the sandwich over and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until the toastiness of your liking.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Not all air fryers cook the same. Check about halfway through cooking and adjust the time, if needed.
- This is just a basic recipe, experiment with your favorite cheese and mixins such as deli ham, sliced tomatoes, etc.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
