A grilled cheese sandwich is a classic for good reason. This childhood favorite is quick, easy, comfort food.
Making a grilled cheese sandwich in the air fryer is so fast and easy. They’re a little crisp with lots melty cheese – no flipping required!
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is a Simple Comfort
Loved by kids and adults alike, grilled cheese are perfect for an easy lunch or dinner with soup or salad!
- You can make 4 sandwiches at once (I have a Cosori XL 5.8qt).
- The air fryer toasts both sides evenly and the sandwiches are perfectly crispy with gooey melted cheese.
- Cleanup is a breeze, just a wipe of the basket!
Pair with homemade fresh tomato soup for a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Bread – Any type bread will work. Try white sandwich bread, French bread, or sour dough.
Butter – Lightly spread butter or mayonnaise on the outside of each slice. Replace butter with cooking spray or olive oil.
Cheese – Choose cheese slices over shredded cheese if possible – real sharp cheddar cheese or processed cheese slices are both great (my favorite is to include a slice of each).
Variations
- Swap out cheddar cheese for American cheese, provolone, gouda, gruyere, or Swiss.
- Add thin slices of apple or pears – sharp or bold flavors are the best cheeses with fruit.
- Add a tomato slice, crispy bacon, thin slices of ham, or jalapenos.
How to Make Grilled Cheese in the Air Fryer
- Butter both slices of bread and place two slices in the air fryer basket, butter side down.
- Top with cheese and another piece of buttered bread.
- Air fry for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.
Cooking time can vary slightly based on your air fryer so check it early.
- No need to flip the sandwiches, the air fryer will toast it evenly on both sides.
- Mayo can be used in place of butter.
- Use a toothpick to secure the layers until the cheese melts.
Reheating Leftovers
- Keep leftover sandwiches in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat them in the air fryer for a couple of minutes.
Cube leftover sandwiches, toast them in the oven, and make them into cheesy croutons for tomato soup!
Grilled Cheese Variations
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Cheesy and golden brown, these air fryer grilled cheese sandwiches are so easy to make for lunch, dinner, or a snack!
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place the cheese between the pieces of bread, with the buttered side facing out.
Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Optional: Add a toothpick to each sandwich to hold the bread in place until the cheese melts.
Cook at 350°F for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 481 | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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