Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Say hello to the easiest, crispiest grilled cheese you’ll ever make. With an air fryer, you can consistently get golden, buttery bread with perfectly melted cheese without the fuss of flipping on a stovetop. Whether you're making a quick lunch or pairing it with a warm bowl of tomato soup, this grilled cheese hits all the right notes of comfort and nostalgia. Fast, foolproof, and consistently delicious.

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Cook time: 20 min (Prep: 10 min)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Take a slice of sandwich bread and spread butter evenly on one side.
    • 4 slice bread (120 g)
      (sourdough, white, whole wheat, etc)
    • 2 tbsp butter (28 g)
  • Place the bread buttered side down in the air fryer basket.
    • 4 slice bread (120 g)
      (sourdough, white, whole wheat, etc)
  • Layer slices of your chosen cheese on top of the bread in the air fryer.
    • 4 slice cheese (56 g)
      (cheddar, american, gouda, havarti, or provolone)
  • Place another slice of bread on top of the cheese, then spread butter on the top side of this second slice.
    • 4 slice bread (120 g)
      (sourdough, white, whole wheat, etc)
    • 2 tbsp butter (28 g)
  • Set the air fryer to 400F (204C) and cook for 5 minutes.
    • After 5 minutes, carefully flip the sandwich in the air fryer basket.
      • Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the bread is toasted to your liking and the cheese is melted.

        Nutrition Information

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        Per serving

        Nutrient
        Amount
        % DV
        Calories
        372 kcal
        19%
        Fat
        23 g
        29%
        Saturated fat
        13 g
        67%
        Trans fat
        0.5 g
        Fiber
        1.4 g
        5%
        Carbohydrates
        30 g
        11%
        Sugars
        3.1 g
        6.2%
        Protein
        12 g
        25%
        Sodium
        470 mg
        20%
        Cholesterol
        31 mg
        10%

        Total (2 servings)

        Nutrient
        Amount
        % DV
        Calories
        744 kcal
        38%
        Fat
        46 g
        58%
        Saturated fat
        26 g
        134%
        Trans fat
        1 g
        Fiber
        2.8 g
        10%
        Carbohydrates
        60 g
        22%
        Sugars
        6.2 g
        12%
        Protein
        24 g
        50%
        Sodium
        940 mg
        40%
        Cholesterol
        62 mg
        20%

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