Crispy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Air fryer grilled cheese turns out crispy and flavorful with this simple recipe using two different cheeses.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread about 3/4-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 1 slice sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 slice monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 340 degrees.
- Spread the butter on one side of each bread. Place the cheddar and monterey jack cheeses in between the slices of bread, with the buttered sides facing outward.
- Spread both sides of the outside of the sandwich with the butter. Place a toothpick in the middle of the sandwich to keep the two pieces together.
- Cook the grilled cheese for 8 minutes, flipping it halfway through the cooking time. It's done when it's golden brown.
Notes
- Butter all parts of the bread exposed to the heat or the bread can get too crispy.
- Be mindful about the amount of cheese on the sandwich. If the grilled cheese is overflowing with cheese, the extra cheese will burn.
- Use a toothpick to pin the bread slices and cheese together until the cheese starts to melt.
- Try using a different cheese such as Swiss, mozzarella, or American cheese.
- Try using sourdough bread, french bread, or even potato bread for a heartier sandwich.
- Use mayo instead of butter. Mayo works as a fat and helps crisp up bread when air fried, just like butter.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 320 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 770mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1196IUCalcium: 519mgIron: 2mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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