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    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    by Brendan Cunningham 3 Comments

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    This air fryer grilled cheese is the easiest way to make this nostalgic sandwich. It combines two pieces of golden toasty bread with melty cheese for the perfect bite of this timeless comfort food. The best part is it takes just 6 minutes to make, and there's no advanced cooking skill needed because the air fryer takes care of everything for you!

    A piece of grilled cheese sliced in half on top of parchment paper on a plate.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
      • Ingredients
      • How to Make Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
        • Step 1: Preparing the sandwiches
        • Step 2: Cooking and serving
      • FAQs About This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
        • What Else Can I Put in an air fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
        • What can I Eat with the Air Fryer Grilled Cheese?
      • Wrapping It All Up
    • MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES
    • Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of those sandwiches that immediately bring the comfort of home and nostalgia as soon as you take a bite. This comfort food is a joy to the senses with its buttery, crispy bread and melty cheese. 

    Now, traditional grilled cheese is made on a pan or a griddle, but I wanted to take the effort out of this timeless food. So, I decided to make this air fryer grilled cheese recipe!

    And air frying this sandwich brings it to an elevated level because the air fryer cooks the bread to a perfect golden color and melts the cheese to the best consistency.

    Honestly, making grilled cheese has never been easier!  

    And, let me tell ya, this air fryer grilled cheese isn't just for kids - it's a great recipe to make a quick lunch for the whole family or even dinner on those weeknights with no free time.

    Also, while the air fryer takes care of the cooking, you have time to catch up on some work or chores around the house. Then, when it's done, your entree is ready to be served and you didn't even have to sweat the cooking process.

    Seriously, this recipe is a no-brainer and it only takes 6 minutes!

    Yep, that's it!

    A close-up of a plate with an air fryer grilled cheese half with overflowing melted cheese down the side.

    Ingredients

    Ok, so grilled cheese only calls for a couple of ingredients. And once you have the bread and the cheese, you're ready to roll.

    Here's what you'll need to make a serving of air fryer grilled cheese:

    • 2 slices white bread
    • 4 slices cheddar cheese (or any cheese you prefer)
    • Softened Butter
    • Cooking Spray

    Yep, that's all you need to make the perfect air fryer grilled cheese sandwich! 

    Classic white bread is a delicious choice for grilled cheese. But you can also use different pieces of bread, like slices of sourdough, multigrain, and rye bread. By the way, if you're looking for a thick slice of bread, try using Texas Toast white bread slices, Ciabatta bread, or English muffins.

    Also, you can experiment with the ingredients that are between the two pieces of bread. I make my grilled cheese sandwiches with cheddar cheese because I absolutely love the flavor of cheddar and it has a great melt. But if you'd prefer a different flavor of cheese, I suggest trying Gouda, Havarti, or Gruyere.

    And you don't have to stop there, try putting some extra ingredients on your sandwiches. Try putting cooked bacon on a sandwich with Havarti cheese or fry up some onions for an onion and gruyere sandwich.

    Or, try my favorite, a gouda grilled cheese with mushrooms and roasted red peppers.

    However you make your grilled cheese sandwich, I guarantee that if you follow these instructions, you will have the perfect air fryer grilled cheese sandwich.

    So let's move on to the making process.

    An overhead view of two slices of white bread, three slices of cheese, and three small bowls containing mustard, mayo, and butter.

    How to Make Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    Ok, so as I mentioned earlier, this recipe makes 1 serving in 6 minutes. So it's a fairly quick recipe and doesn't take much prep time.

    Once you have all of the ingredients out, you can get started.

    So here is how to make the most delicious ooey-gooey grilled cheese in the air fryer.

    An overhead view of a plate with two white bread slices with cheese in the middle of them and a square of butter on top of them.

    Step 1: Preparing the sandwiches

    Start by preheating the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

    Next, spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.

    Then, put the slices of cheese in between the slices of bread. By the way, it's important to make sure the buttered sides are facing out.

    An overhead view of an air fryer with white bread buttered with cheese in the middle.

    Step 2: Cooking and serving

    Now, you're going to spray the surface of the air fryer with cooking spray. Then, place your grilled cheese in the air fryer basket butter side out. 

    Cook the sandwich in the air fryer for 6 minutes. Then, flip the sandwich halfway through the cooking time. Once it's golden brown, it's ready to come out.

    Serve your grilled cheese on a plate and eat immediately.

    A close-up of an air fryer grilled cheese with golden brown toast.

    FAQs About This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    What Else Can I Put in an air fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich?

    Though simple, grilled cheese is delicious as is. But sometimes you may want to spruce it up or make it more filling. You can add ham or turkey slices, or bacon to your cheese sandwich. To keep it meat-free, you may use leafy greens and vegetables, including bell peppers and tomato slices. Pesto sauce, mustard, and ranch are great sauces for this air fryer grilled cheese too. Just use the cooking instructions above for any grilled cheese combination you decide to make.

    What can I Eat with the Air Fryer Grilled Cheese?

    While tomato soup is considered to be the ultimate best side dish for grilled cheese, you can serve it with other hearty creamy soups too, like this potato soup, Instant Pot French onion soup, cauliflower soup, or our Instant Pot corn chowder. And for a different type of side, you can serve it with these Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets, some sweet potato fries, or an air fryer baked potato! 

    A close-up of an air fryer grilled cheese sandwich sliced in half with melted cheese overflowing the slices.

    Wrapping It All Up

    And that's it! The easiest how to make grilled cheese in the air fryer.

    Once you try this grilled cheese recipe, you won't make it any other way again. Honestly, it's life-changing!

    Air frying this crispy, melty classic sandwich is by far the best way yet.

    In two classic steps and 6 minutes, you have the perfect golden brown sandwich with an ooey-gooey center that you and your family won't be able to get enough of.

    As always, give this recipe a try and leave a comment letting us know how you liked it by leaving a comment below! And for more recipes, check out our Youtube channel or Instagram page.

    An air fryer grilled cheese cut in half. The halves are stacked on one another.

    MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES

    If you liked how easy this grilled cheese was to make in the air fryer, we have a few more air fryer recipes on the blog that I think you'll like just as much! 

    Give one of these a try next:

    • Air fryer pizza
    • Air fryer French toast
    • Air fryer popcorn
    • Air fryer smashed potatoes
    • Frozen Egg Rolls
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    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

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    5 from 3 reviews

    This air fryer grilled cheese is the easiest way to make this nostalgic sandwich. It combines two pieces of golden toasty bread with melty cheese for the perfect bite of this timeless comfort food. The best part is it takes just 6 minutes to make, and there's no advanced cooking skill needed because the air fryer takes care of everything for you!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 1 minute
    • Cook Time: 6 minutes
    • Total Time: 7 minutes
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
    • Category: Lunch
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    2 slices white bread

    4 slices cheddar cheese (or any cheese you prefer)

    Softened Butter

    Cooking Spray

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190ºC).
    2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. 
    3. Put the cheese between the two slices of bread with the butter side facing out.
    4. Place the sandwiches in the air fryer, making sure they are lying flat in the basket.
    5. Top with cooking spray.
    6. Cook for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through or until it reaches your desired doneness. Serve warm.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 380
    • Fat: 25
    • Carbohydrates: 18
    • Protein: 23

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    1. Emilee

      July 02, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      This turned out so crispy and crunchy.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Mike

      July 03, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      Never thought to make grilled cheese in the air fryer, brilliant!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Millie

      July 05, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      Such an underrated move using the air fryer so great

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