Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese. The recipe creates sandwiches with golden, crispy bread and a gooey, melted cheese center—all with less mess and hardly any effort. Using an air fryer gives you that perfect crunch while keeping the cheese deliciously melty inside. Customize your grilled cheese with classic cheddar or try tasty add-ins like tomatoes, avocado, or spinach for a fresh twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread & Cheese
- 4 slices sourdough or sandwich bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
Butter
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
Optional Fillings
- Tomato slices (optional)
- Avocado (optional)
- Spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer – Set your air fryer to 370°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes. This ensures your bread will start crisping up as soon as you put the sandwiches in.
- Prepare the Bread – Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter over one side of each bread slice. This will help your sandwiches turn out golden and crisp as they cook.
- Assemble Sandwiches – Place a slice (or two, for extra cheesy!) of your chosen cheese between two slices of bread, making sure that the buttered sides are facing outward. Add any optional fillings like tomato, avocado, or spinach if desired. Repeat to make two sandwiches.
- Arrange in Air Fryer – Place the assembled sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Be sure to leave some space between them so they crisp evenly.
- Cook First Side – Cook for 4–5 minutes. Check to see if the bread is turning golden and crispy.
- Flip and Finish Cooking – Carefully flip each sandwich using tongs. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
- Serve – Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the air fryer. Let them cool for a minute, then slice in half and enjoy while warm and gooey!
Notes
- You can use any sandwich bread—white, whole grain, or gluten-free all work well.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella, provolone, or a blend for extra flavor.
- Add-ins like fresh tomato slices, avocado, or spinach can make your sandwich extra special.
- If your air fryer is small, cook the sandwiches one at a time to ensure even crisping.
- Keep an eye on the bread in the last few minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg