Why make a Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer? Because Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are super crisp on the outside and melty on the inside. The perfect grilled cheese sandwich is made right in your air fryer.
Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer
Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. A nice crisp golden brown grilled cheese sandwich with ooey-gooey melted cheese dipped in tomato soup is just what you want on a chilly winter day. It is also great when you are feeling under the weather.
Yes, yes, grilled cheese can be made easily on the stovetop. And those are fantastic. But Air Fried Grilled Cheese really gets an amazing crisp, more than traditional grilled cheese sandwiches.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (screenshot for grocery list)
- Sliced Sour Dough Bread
- Sliced {melty} Cheese – I use havarti
- Butter
How To Make Grilled Cheese In An Air Fryer Oven
- Butter the outside of bread slices. Fill with desired amount of cheese slices.
- Grease air fryer basket then place prepared sandwich in basket.
- Air fry at 400ºF for 3 minutes. Flip sandwich and air fry at 400ºF for 3 more minutes. Repeat until sandwich is golden brown and crisp on the outside. (I usually flip 4 times)
What Can You Add To Your Grilled Cheese
For extra flavor add a pinch of spices to the butter. I like Cajun seasoning for a little spice.
Add veggies like spinach, arugula, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions or finely chopped broccoli florets.
Tomato and bacon will make this the ultimate grilled cheese.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Recipe
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
Why make a Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer? Because Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are super crisp on the outside and melty on the inside. The perfect grilled cheese sandwich is made right in your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Sour Dough Bread*
- 4–5 Slices {melty} Cheese – I use havarti
- 1–2 Tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Butter the outside of bread slices. Fill with desired amount of cheese slices.
- Grease air fryer basket then place prepared sandwich in basket.
- Air fry at 400ºF for 3 minutes. Flip sandwich and air fry at 400ºF for 3 more minutes. Repeat until sandwich is golden brown and crisp on the outside. (I usually flip 4 times)
Notes
*You want to use a firm dense bread like sour dough to prevent the top slice from flying off while cooking.
Time will vary depending on type of bread used and the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Courses
- Cuisine: American