Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
514 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Description
This recipe involves spreading a thin layer of butter or mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. One slice, butter side down, is placed in the air fryer basket, topped with two slices of cheese, and then another slice of bread, butter side up, completes the sandwich. The air fryer cooks the sandwich at 370°F for four minutes, after which the sandwich is flipped to brown the other side and ensure the cheese melts thoroughly. The process creates grilled cheese sandwiches characterized by a crisp exterior from the fat and melted, creamy American cheese inside.
Using the air fryer reduces the need for stovetop monitoring and heating oil or butter in a pan. The result is evenly toasted bread and melted cheese with minimal cleanup. The option to use mayonnaise as a spread offers slight variation in browning and flavor. This sandwich is a quick, convenient preparation suitable for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or mayonnaise
- 4 pieces sandwich bread
- 4 lices cheese I love Kraft Deluxe American cheese
Instructions
- Spread the butter or mayonnaise on one side of each piece of bread.
- Lay a piece of bread, spread side down, in the air fryer basket.
- Top with 2 slices of cheese.
- Place another piece of bread, spread side up, on top of the cheese.
- Cook the sandwiches at 370°F for 4 minutes
- Flip the sandwiches over and cook until the bottom is browned and the cheese has melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1086IU | 22% |
| Calcium | 506mg | 51% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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