Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

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Air fryer grilled cheese delivers a quick, crispy, and melty sandwich using circulating hot air for even browning without flipping. Butter the outside of the bread, layer 2-3 thin cheese slices inside, and air fry for 7 minutes at 370°F for a perfect golden crust and gooey cheese interior.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 slices bread white, whole wheat, or sourdough
1-2 teaspoons butter softened, for spreading on outside of bread
2-3 slices cheese cheddar, American, or mozzarella, thinly sliced

Equipment

Air fryer Used to cook the sandwich evenly without flipping

Method

Preheat air fryer to 370°F for 3 minutes to ensure bread crisps immediately.
Spread 1 teaspoon softened butter on one side of each bread slice evenly from edge to edge; buttered side will touch the air fryer basket.
2 slices bread, 1-2 teaspoons butter
Layer 2-3 thin cheese slices on the unbuttered side of one bread slice. Place the second slice on top with buttered side facing out. Press gently to seal.
2 slices bread, 2-3 slices cheese
Place sandwich in air fryer basket with space around all sides. Cook at 370°F for 7 minutes without opening. Check at 6 minutes for doneness and add 1-2 minutes if needed.
Let sandwich rest for 1 minute before cutting. Serve warm.

Notes

Butter only the outside of the bread to keep the interior from becoming soggy.
Use 2-3 thin cheese slices for faster, more even melting.
Pat tomato slices dry before adding as an optional filling to avoid sogginess.

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