Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer

If you’re looking to whip up some sandwiches, an air fryer is your best friend. Let me introduce you to a traditional and beloved American classic: the grilled cheese sandwich. This recipe is incredibly delicious and surprisingly simple.

The melted cheese in this sandwich stretches delightfully, making each bite a divine experience. It’s easy to see why the dish is aptly named “grilled cheese.”

For this scrumptious grilled cheese, all you need is toast bread, cheese, and butter. One unique twist is that you should spread room temperature butter on every side of the bread. This little trick ensures your grilled cheese turns out golden and extra tasty.

What Type of Cheese Should You Use?

I find that using pre-sliced cheese makes assembling this sandwich a breeze. The recipe here uses three slices of cheese per sandwich, a perfect balance for achieving that irresistible melt.

Feel free to use any cheese that melts well. While Swiss or American can be a popular choice, don’t hesitate to experiment with others like Emmental or Gruyère. These cheeses offer a richer flavor, which complements the mild tastes of the bread and butter wonderfully.

For the sandwiches in the photos, I used two slices of Emmental and one slice of mature cheddar for a truly excellent flavor profile.

Cooking Time and Temperature

Cook your sandwiches at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 Celsius) for about 9 minutes.

Many high-end air fryers, like the Cosori Premium or Smart models, have a sandwich setting that also works great for this recipe, running at 320 degrees for 8-9 minutes.

Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer

Quick and easy classic grilled cheese made in an air fryer.

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Prep Time 4 minutes mins

Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Total Time 13 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 8 slices toast bread
• 6.3 oz cheese 180 g
• 6 tbsp butter 80 g

Instructions

 

• Start by preheating your air fryer.
• Butter the inside of each bread slice and place cheese on every other slice.
  
• Cover the cheese with another slice of buttered bread. Make sure to butter the outside of the sandwich too.
  
• Place the sandwiches into your preheated air fryer.
  
• Cook at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 C) for 9 minutes.
  
• Cut the sandwiches diagonally into triangles and serve hot and fresh. Enjoy your perfect grilled cheese right out of the air fryer!
  

Keyword hot sandwich, melted, with cheese

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