Description
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe delivers a perfectly crispy and golden sandwich with gooey melted cheese inside. Quick and easy, it uses simple ingredients and air frying to achieve a delicious homemade grilled cheese that’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 slices of sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese like American, mozzarella, or Swiss)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 370°F and let it come to temperature to ensure crisp cooking.
- Butter the bread: Spread a thin, even layer of softened unsalted butter on one side of each bread slice; this helps achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Assemble sandwiches: Place two slices of bread butter-side down on a clean surface, top each evenly with two slices of cheese, then cover with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up, forming two sandwiches.
- Air fry the sandwiches: Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 4–5 minutes, then carefully flip and air fry for another 3–4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Cool and serve: Remove sandwiches and let them cool slightly before slicing and serving to avoid burning from hot cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of garlic powder or herbs to the butter before spreading.
- Mix cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella for a gooey, flavorful blend.
- Avoid overcooking; check around 7 minutes to prevent dry sandwiches.
