Name: Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 slices sandwich bread; Mayonnaise or softened butter; Cheddar cheese sliced or grated; Additional melting cheese optional

Overview

Prep5 min

Cook6 min

Total11 min

Servings1

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

2 slices sandwich bread Mayonnaise or softened butter Cheddar cheesesliced or grated Additional melting cheeseoptional

Equipment

Air fryer
Spatula

Method

Spread the outside

Spread mayonnaise or softened butter over the outside of both bread slices.

Add the cheese

Place the cheese between the uncoated sides.

Load the basket

Put the sandwich in the air fryer basket.

Air fry

Air fry until the first side is golden.

Flip

Carefully flip the sandwich.

Finish cooking

Continue cooking until both sides are crisp and the cheese is completely melted.

Rest and slice

Let it rest for a minute before slicing.

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Tips

NoteIf your air fryer has a particularly enthusiastic fan, secure the top slice with a toothpick for the first part of cooking.

NoteUse cheese that melts well. Grilled cheese is not the moment for restraint.

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Nutrition

AllergensGluten, Dairy, Egg if using mayonnaise

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Storage

Best freshGrilled cheese is at its peak straight from the air fryer; leftovers re-crisp for a few minutes at 350°F.

Frequently asked

Mayo or butter?+

Both work. Mayonnaise browns a little more evenly; butter brings the classic flavor. I pick based on what's out on the counter.

What temperature should I use?+

Around 370°F works in most air fryers — golden on the first side usually takes about 3 minutes.

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment