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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese made with potato bread and creamy cheddar cheese is crisp and filling. Serve with tomato soup for a classic comfort meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 459 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 2 to 3 slices melting cheese (Cheddar, Havarti, American)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Spread the mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice mayo-side down in the air fryer basket. Top with the cheese. Place the other bread slice mayo-side up on top of the cheese.
- Air fryer for 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until the bread is golden and toasted, 2 to 3 minutes more.
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Notes
- Preheat the air fryer. Preheating the air fryer while you assemble the sandwich will save you time and get the hot air circulating for the best crisp and golden grilled cheese.
- Put the mayo-side down. The slices of bread should have the mayonnaise, or butter, on the outside, not the inside. Place the sandwich mayo-side down into the air fryer basket. This promotes browning and reduces sticking.
- Flip the sandwich halfway through. Use a heat-safe spatula to flip the sandwich after about 3 minutes. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melty.
- Adjust the cooking time as needed. If you prefer a more lightly toasted sandwich, flip after 2 minutes. Keep in mind that each air fryer differs slightly so cooking time may need to be adjusted. If you make two sandwiches at the same time, you may need to increase the cooking time by 1-2 minutes per side.
- Personalize grilled cheese with additional toppings. Try making this recipe with sliced or sundried tomatoes, bacon, pulled pork, sliced ham, or a sprinkle of brown sugar on top of the cheese. You can also use more than one type of cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
104mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
571IU
(11%)
Calcium
503mg
(50%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 571IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 503mg | 50% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.