Description
Air-Fryer Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines perfectly crispy, golden-brown bread with gooey, melted cheese. This quick and easy recipe elevates the classic grilled cheese sandwich using an air fryer, ensuring a deliciously cooked treat without the mess. Customize it with your favorite cheeses and optional add-ins for a delightful twist that makes it perfect for cozy evenings or quick snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread (white, whole grain, or sourdough)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- Optional: 2 slices tomato or 2 strips cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice butter-side down in the air fryer basket; layer with cheese, then top with the second slice butter-side up.
- Cook for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer, let cool slightly, slice in half, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg