Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is the absolute perfectly crispy grilled cheese you could ever imagine. In fact; I've never had a better grilled cheese in my life. Best part is it only takes 10 minutes to make this yummy cheesy sandwich.
This classic grilled cheese sandwich is one of the most amazing things I've ever put in my mouth. To me, there is just something so satisfying about eating a crispy, buttery, cheesy piece of bread with some melted cheese. And when it's made in the air fryer it's that much better and much quicker than a cast iron skillet.
This sandwich is SO crispy and satisfying! I prefer air fryer grilled cheese because it gives better texture and crispiness. The added bonus is; that what kid doesn't love grilled cheese? Paired with some warm soup this is a real winter favorite. Also, I am a real lover of Land O Lakes yellow American cheese. I put that sh** on everything 😉
If you are on the hunt for some more air fryer recipes then you must try my Air Fryer Pizza Rolls which would be perfect as an appetizer for that Super Bowl party you've got coming up or my Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are a real game changer.
Table of contents
Ingredients for grilled cheese
To make air fryer grilled cheese you will need three simple ingredients.
- butter - softened, you want a spreadable butter to be easily smeared onto your bread. I have been a fan of yogurt butter for some time now and it's a staple in my house.
- bread - you will need to have your favorite bread on hand to smear the butter onto and which becomes insanely crispy in the air fryer. I usually use whole wheat bread.
- cheese - I LOVE your basic American cheese here, but you can choose your favorite type of cheese to use here.
How to make a grilled cheese in the air fryer
Step-by-step directions on how to make grilled cheese in the air fryer.
Step 1 - Spread butter on both halves of your bread.
Step 2 - Add cheese slices to one-half of bread.
Step 3 - Close the sandwich by placing the other piece of bread on top of the cheese.
Step 4 - Air fry at 375 degrees for 5 minutes, flip, and air fry for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until both sides are golden and crispy.
Step 5 - Serve with my super crispy sweet potato fries for the perfect meal!
Substitutions and Variations
Butter - when I do not have butter in my house which sometimes does happen I have used mayonnaise to spread onto my grilled cheese sandwiches and it gets the job done and adds a different flavor.
Whole Wheat Bread - I just always have whole wheat bread in my house, but the possibilities here are endless. Some other types of bread I've tried are sourdough, white bread, rye bread, multi-grain bread, and the list goes on.
American Cheese - I always use yellow American cheese on most of my sandwiches, but you could also try cheddar cheese, Swiss, provolone, Monterey Jack, Fontina, mozzarella, pecorino, asiago, and again the list goes on.
Variations - I have added a tone of ingredients to change up my grilled cheese sandwich. Here are some ideas that I've eaten and loved
- Crispy bacon - either turkey or pork
- Avocado
- Vegetable - tomatoes, spinach, mushroom (sauteed), peppers
- Tomato soup as a side to dip in is always a bonus!
- Pesto sauce smeared on the inside
- Leave your favorite in the comments below so I can try it out 😉
Cookware
In order to make grilled cheese in the air fryer you will clearly need an air fryer! I've linked the one I own below. I like this one because it has 2 baskets so you can cook 2 different types of food at the same time.
How can the kids help
This is a very easy and fun recipe for children. It's a beginner meal and they can basically make the entire recipe by themselves. Being able to make a grilled cheese could be categorized as a life-lesson 😉
Bonus - Teach your child how to do the dishes 🙂
Tips and FAQ's
Yes, you do! You want both sides of your grilled cheese to crisp up.
I had heard about this tip from someone and it actually works. Instead of putting your grilled cheese on the plate, place 2 forks or 2 chopsticks down on the plate first, then put the grilled cheese on top of those. That way the bottom doesn't lose it's greasiness and begin to sog up.
Here are some of my favorites; sweet potato fries, tomato soup, garden salad, applesauce, french fries, air fryer broccoli, or some crispy onion rings.
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 4 slices of your favorite bread
- 4 slices American cheese or your favorite cheese
Instructions
- Step 1 - Spread butter on both halves of your bread.
- Step 2 - Add cheese slices to one-half of bread.
- Step 3 - Close the sandwich by placing the other piece of bread on top of the cheese.
- Step 4 - Air fry on 375 degrees for 5 minutes, flip, and air fry for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
- Step 5 - Serve with my super crispy sweet potato fries for the perfect meal!
Notes
Nutrition
Jillian is the creator of Jillian's Healthful Eats. She is the one who cooks all the meals, develops all the recipes, takes all the photographs, and washes all the dishes! She is a very busy wife and mother of 4 who enjoys cooking with her children and instilling in them her love for health and nutrition!
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