Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Two crispy pieces of bread on a white plate with oozing cheese in between the two pieces of bread.

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.

Course Appetizer, dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 10

Total Time 13

Servings people

Calories 452kcal

Author Jillian Schneider

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

Do you have to flip a grilled cheese in the air fryer?

Yes, you do! You want both sides of your grilled cheese to crisp up.

How to keep your grilled cheese from getting soggy after plating.

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 its greasiness and begin to sog up.

What is the best side dish for a grilled cheese?

Here are some of my favorites; sweet potato fries, tomato soup, garden salad, applesauce, french fries, air fryer broccoli, or some crispy onion rings.

How can the kids help?

This is a very simple recipe for children. 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 :)

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