5 from 6 votes
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
This recipe for Air Fryer Grilled Cheese produces the crispiest and cheesiest sandwich ever. It’s just as simple as making it on the stovetop, but is so evenly browned and delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
485 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 lices bread your favorite
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded or thinly sliced, sharp
- 4 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- salt optional, for seasoning
- black pepper optional, for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F (182°C) and then lay out a slice of bread on a clean surface or cutting board. Spread butter on one side of the slice of bread.
- Place the slice of bread butter side up, on a plate or any clean surface.
- Place a slice or two of cheddar cheese on top of another slice of bread, making sure you cover the entire surface of the slice. Season the cheese with a pinch of salt and black pepper (optional).
- Place the buttered bread slice on top of the cheese, butter side up.
- Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket, butter side up, making sure they don't overlap. If your air fryer tends to stick, you can use cooking spray or line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- Air fry the sandwiches at 360°F (182°C) for 4-5 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches with a spatula, and butter the slice. Make sure the parchment paper stays in place if you happen to be using one. Air fry for 3-5 minutes more until the second side is also golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the air fryer and allow them to cool for a minute or two. After they cool, cut the sandwiches diagonally and serve them hot with a side of French fries, chips, or roasted tomato soup.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
126mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
919IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
474mg
(47%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 919IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 474mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.