Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this air fryer grilled cheese recipe. Imagine biting into perfectly toasted bread that encases a gooey, melty cheese filling, evoking warm memories of childhood. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, this delightful twist on a classic sandwich will elevate any meal. Whether paired with tomato soup or enjoyed solo, this air fryer grilled cheese is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread (sourdough, whole grain, or classic white)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your preferred blend)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sliced tomatoes (optional)
- cooked bacon (optional)
- fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread butter-side down in the air fryer basket. Layer cheese on top and finish with another slice butter-side up.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and melted, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the air fryer, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg