Air Fryer Grilled Cheese (Print View)

Quickly crafted crisp, golden cheese sandwich with melted layers baked to perfection in the air fryer.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred melting cheese

→ Spread

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Evenly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface and top each with 2 slices of cheese. Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
04 - Place sandwiches in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
05 - Air fry for 4 minutes.
06 - Carefully flip each sandwich and air fry for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Remove sandwiches from air fryer, allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates the most even golden crunch without any flipping back and forth
  • You get perfectly melted cheese centers without burning the bread
  • Its ready in under 15 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the basket or the air wont circulate properly and youll get soggy spots
  • Let the sandwiches rest for at least 2 minutes before slicing or the cheese will run right out
03 -
  • Use room temperature cheese for the most even melting
  • Butter the corners especially well since they burn first
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