Description
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe is a quick and easy way to make a classic favorite with a crispy twist. Perfectly melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses sandwiched between buttery slices of bread, all cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices of bread (white, sourdough, or your choice)
Butter:
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
Cheese:
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 slices mozzarella or American cheese
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter: Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble: Place one slice of cheddar and one slice of mozzarella or American cheese between two slices of bread, buttered sides facing out. Repeat for the second sandwich.
- Cook: Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let cool for 1–2 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Customize your grilled cheese with extras like tomato slices, bacon, or a sprinkle of garlic powder.
- Thicker bread may need an extra minute or two to cook evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
