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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This delicious Air Fryer Grilled Cheese has an incredibly crispy outside with pesto, tomato slices, and gooey, melty cheese inside. It's easy to make and is ready in about 10 minutes, prep time included. Once you try the air fryer method, there's no going back!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 530 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 4 tablespoons homemade pesto
- 4 thick slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 thin slices of tomato
Instructions
- Evenly spread the butter over one side of all your 4 slices of bread. Next, spread the pesto over the other side of your slices.
- Place 2 slices of bread, butter side down, into the air fryer basket.
- Top both of them with a slice of mozzarella, tomato then a second slice of mozzarella.
- To close the sandwich add the remaining slices of bread, butter-side up. The butter needs to be on the outside of the sandwiches to get that nice golden crisp.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, flipping the sandwiches halfway.
- Slice and serve while warm.
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Notes
- Storing: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Re-toast in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
967mg
(40%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1.717IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
448mg
(45%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 967mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1.717IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 448mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.