Description
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a perfect blend of crispy, golden-brown bread and gooey, melted cheese. This quick and delightful sandwich brings back nostalgic memories of cozy afternoons spent dipping it in tomato soup while enjoying childhood cartoons. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can indulge in this cheesy goodness that’s easy to customize to suit your taste. Whether you’re craving a classic or want to add unique fillings, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread (sourdough or white)
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional: 2 slices of tomato or cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C).
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place the cheeses between the unbuttered sides of the bread.
- Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket, ensuring space for air circulation.
- Air fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, use mayonnaise instead of butter on the outside of the bread. Experiment with different cheeses or add-ins like avocado or jalapeños for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days and reheat at 350°F in the air fryer.