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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese: Crispy, Gooey Perfection at Home

Enjoy quick and delicious Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, featuring crispy bread and melty cheese in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 slices Bread Sourdough or white preferred
For the Cheese
  • 2 slices Cheese Cheddar, Havarti, or American
For the Spread
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Margarine Can substitute with olive oil
Optional Add-Ins
  • 2 slices Bacon For added crunch and flavor
  • ½ fruit Avocado Creamy addition
  • 2 slices Tomato Fresh and flavorful

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Generously spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Assemble the sandwich with one slice butter-side down, layer cheese, and top with the other slice butter-side up.
  4. Air fry the sandwich for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway if needed.
  5. Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal melting, allow cheese to sit at room temperature before cooking. Use thick bread to prevent tearing. Pair with tomato soup for a delightful meal.

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