the air fryer grilled cheese is crispy on the outside, gooey in the middle, and zero pan-flipping stress 🧀🔥
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Serves
1 (easy to scale up)
Time
5 minutes prep • 6–8 minutes cook
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread (white, sourdough, or Texas toast)
- 1–2 slices cheese (American, cheddar, or a combo)
- 1–2 teaspoons butter, softened
(or mayo — trust me)
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat air fryer to 370°F (188°C) (optional but recommended).
- Butter (or mayo) one side of each bread slice.
2. Assemble
- Place one slice bread butter-side down.
- Add cheese.
- Top with second slice, butter-side up.
💡 Press gently so it holds together.
3. Air fry
- Place sandwich in air fryer basket.
- Cook 3–4 minutes.
- Flip carefully.
- Cook 3–4 minutes more, until:
- Bread is golden and crispy
- Cheese is fully melted
Tips for Perfect Results
- Use American cheese for the meltiest center.
- If bread is light, secure with toothpicks (remove after).
- For extra melt, add 1 teaspoon water to the basket (creates steam).
Variations
- Garlic grilled cheese: mix garlic powder into butter
- Three-cheese: cheddar + mozzarella + provolone
- Ham & cheese: add thin ham slices
- Spicy: add jalapeños or pepper jack
Cleanup bonus
No greasy pan. No flipping mess. Just crunch + melt perfection 😄
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