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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
How to cook perfect air fryer grilled cheese. Best tips to make crispy, golden grilled cheese in the air fryer, plus recipe variations.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 457 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE SANDWICH:
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter softened (or butter spread)
- 2 lices good quality whole grain bread
- 1 ounce shredded sharp cheddar cheese about 1 heaping tablespoon or 1 deli slice
- 1 ounce shredded Gruyère fontina, gouda or similar melty, nutty white cheese (about 1 heaping tablespoon) or 1 deli slice
FOR THE YOGURT DIJON SPREAD (optional):
- 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt or 1 tablespoon mayo if you insist
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
- In a small bowl, stir together the spread ingredients: Greek yogurt, Dijon, and salt. Spread a thin layer over one side of each of the two pieces of bread.
- Place the bread on a plate, and butter the opposite side of each slice, making sure the butter reaches all the way to the edges.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place the cheeses in an even layer on top of the Dijon side of the bread slice (it will look like a lot of cheese, but go with it). Place the second slice of the bread on top of the cheese, Dijon-side down. If you are using cheese slices (vs. shredded cheese) and any of the cheese pokes out around the outsides of the bread, trim the extra cheese away (to avoid waste, stack the trimmings in the center of the sandwich).
- Secure the sandwich by sticking a toothpick into two of the opposite corners of the bread.
- Slide out the basket and place it on a steady, heat-proof surface. Carefully lower the sandwich into it, then slide the basket back into the air fryer.
- Place in the air fryer and cook on the first side for 4 to 6 minutes, until toasted and deep golden on top (the amount of time you need will vary based on your air fryer model).
- Slide out the basket and place it on a steady surface once more. Remove the toothpicks and with a spatula or tongs, carefully flip the sandwich over. Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking for 3 to 4 additional minutes, until the bread is toasted and the cheese is hot and melted.
- Transfer to a plate or cutting board. Let cool a few minutes, then slice and enjoy.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- TO REHEAT: Grilled cheese is best enjoyed right away, but it can be re-toasted in the air fryer at 350 degrees F.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
812IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
576mg
(58%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 812IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 576mg | 58% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.