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    Home » Sandwiches and Wraps

    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    Posted: Apr 5, 2021 · Updated: Apr 25, 2022 by Tonje

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    This easy, cheesy air fryer grilled cheese sandwich recipe is perfect as a quick and easy breakfast or lunch, or to serve as a side dish with your favorite creamy soup.

    Air fryer with grilled cheese sandwich.
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    • Why you'll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • You might also like these recipes
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    Why you'll love it

    • Only takes 7 minutes to make
    • Much easier and less messy than toasting your grilled cheese sandwich in a pan
    • Easy to adapt and customize to suit your preferences
    • Quick and easy side dish or light meal
    • Everybody loves a grilled cheese sandwich!

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    Ingredients

    Bread: Any bread can be used for this recipe! Try sourdough bread, dark rye bread, regular sandwich bread, focaccia or ciabattas. You will need two slices per sandwich.

    Cheese: Use your favorite melt-able cheese. Mozzarella, cheddar and Monterey Jack are great options.

    Spread: We add a spread to prevent the bread from being too dry. I like to use butter, but mayonnaise or olive oil also works well.

    Seasoning: In this recipe we make the sandwich plain, but you can absolutely add some seasoning for a little flavor. See the variations section below for some ideas.

    Grilled cheese ingredients.

    Instructions

    You can find full instructions + ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of this page

    First, spread butter on both sides of a slice of bread. Top with shredded or sliced cheese. Then, place another slice of bread over the cheese. Make sure that the second slice of bread is also buttered on both sides.

    Place the sandwich in an air fryer. Air fry at 300 F / 150 C for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt, and then increase the temperature to 400 F / 200 C for about 1 minute on each side to toast the bread.

    Step by step how to make grilled cheese sandwich in an air fryer.

    Top tips

    • Keep an eye on the bread, as it can burn pretty fast.
    • Turning the sandwich can be a little messy since it has butter on both sides. I like to use a spatula or tongs to do the job.
    • Change up the recipe by using your favorite spread, bread and fillings.
    • If cooking multiple grilled cheese sandwiches, you might have to do it in several batches. Avoid stacking sandwiches on top of each other, or they will not toast evenly.

    Serving suggestions

    I love to serve air fryer grilled cheese sandwiches as a side dish with a creamy or hearty stew or soup. It's also a great option for a quick and easy meal for lunch or breakfast. Here are some of my favorite dishes to pair it with:

    • Stews and casseroles: Spanish Chicken Stew, Slow Cooker Meatball Stew, Slow Cooker Beef Stew
    • Soups: Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup, Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup, Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup, Instant Pot Tomato Soup

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    Variations

    Stuffed grilled cheese: For a more filling sandwich, you can make air fryer grilled cheese with ham, bacon, tomatoes, avocado or mushrooms. Simply add any of these ingredients to the sandwich before air frying it.

    Spicy grilled cheese: Add some sliced jalapenos, sriracha or a spicy sauce to the sandwich for a spicy alternative.

    Greek version: Add crumbled feta, sliced olives and tomatoes to the sandwich.

    Italian version: Add salami, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes and artichokes.

    Tex Mex version: Add taco seasoned ground beef, pulled pork or shredded chicken along with American or Mexican cheese, salsa, corn and black beans.

    Grilled cheese sandwich dipped in tomato soup.

    Leftovers

    These sandwiches definitely taste best when enjoyed immediately!

    Any leftovers can be stored in a refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated, but they will not taste as good as when they are freshly made.

    Frequently asked questions

    What cheese is best for grilled cheese?

    Any cheese that melts easily is suited for grilled cheese, like cheddar or mozzarella.

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    Recipe

    Air fryer grilled cheese dipped in tomato sauce.

    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    This easy air fryer grilled cheese sandwich is easy to make, tastes great, and makes for an excellent simple meal or side dish to serve with creamy soups.
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 sandwich
    Calories 413 kcal

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    • Air Fryer
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 slices of bread
    • 1 teaspoon butter
    • 2 slices cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Spread butter on two slices of bread. Sandwich them with sliced cheese in the middle.
    • Place the cheese sandwich in an air fryer, and air fry at 300 F / 150 C for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt, and then increase the temperature to 400 F / 200 C for about 1 minute on each side to toast the bread.
    • If you're making multiple sandwiches, you might have to do it in multiple batches. Make sure not to stack the sandwiches on top of each other in the air fryer, or they will not toast evenly.

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    Notes

    • Feel free to add fillings, like seasoning, vegetables or cooked meat to make the sandwiches more filling.
    • Use any of your favorite bread, cheese and spreads.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 674mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 687IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 482mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword cheddar, cheese, easy
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