Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Name: Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices bread; 4 slices cheese; 2 tbsp butter

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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Mass

Ingredients

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4 slice bread (120 g)
(sourdough, white, whole wheat, etc)
4 slice cheese (56 g)
(cheddar, american, gouda, havarti, or provolone)
2 tbsp butter (28 g)

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

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%