Making grilled cheese sandwiches in the air fryer is quick, easy, and yields a crispy result. Here’s a simple recipe for an Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich:
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich:
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread
- Butter or margarine, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- Optional: Add-ins like ham, bacon, tomato slices, or avocado
- Optional: Herbs or spices for extra flavor
Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
- Butter the Bread:
- Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. This will be the outer side of the sandwich that gets crispy.
- Add Cheese and Fillings:
- Place the slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Add shredded cheese evenly on the non-buttered side of two slices.
- If desired, add any additional fillings like ham, bacon, tomato slices, avocado, or your choice of extras.
- Top with More Cheese:
- Sprinkle more shredded cheese over the fillings. This helps to “glue” the sandwich together.
- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Place the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up, on top of the cheese and fillings to form a sandwich.
- Air Fry:
- Place the assembled sandwich in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for about 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Check for Crispiness:
- If you desire extra crispiness, you can cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove and Slice:
- Carefully remove the grilled cheese sandwich from the air fryer. Let it cool for a minute before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve your air fryer grilled cheese sandwich hot and enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness!
This method produces a grilled cheese sandwich with a crispy exterior and a melty, cheesy interior. Feel free to customize the fillings to your liking. Adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer model and personal preference for crispiness.
