Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Grilled Cheese

This Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Grilled Cheese takes your basic sandwich and turns it into a morning hero with melty cheese, crispy bread, and all your favorite breakfast add-ins. It’s fast, filling, and exactly what you want when cereal just isn’t cutting it.

Mornings don’t always leave time for a full breakfast spread, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for boring toast.

This Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Grilled Cheese gives you everything you want in one bite, crispy bread, melty cheese, and all the cozy breakfast vibes without standing over a skillet.

It’s fast, filling, and exactly what you make when you want something hot and satisfying before the coffee even kicks in.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Breakfast in minutes: The air fryer does the work while you sip your coffee like a champion.
• Crispy outside, gooey inside: That golden crunch plus melty cheese combo never misses.
• No skillet babysitting: No flipping, no splatter, no stovetop mess to clean up later.
• Totally customizable: Add bacon, sausage, egg, or keep it classic. Your sandwich, your rules.
• Perfect anytime food: Breakfast, brunch, late-night snack… this grilled cheese shows up whenever hunger hits.

Some other of my favorite Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes AIR FRYER APPLE CHEDDAR BACON SCONES, AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS, AIR FRYER POACHED EGGS, and AIR FRYER SOFT BOILED EGGS.

Ingredients Needed

• Bread: Any bread slices, perfect for crispy grilled sandwiches
• Provolone Cheese: Mild, melty cheese slices for rich flavor
• Eggs: Fried eggs that add protein and breakfast vibes
• Butter: Soft butter for golden, crispy sandwich edges

Recipe Variations

• Bacon Lover’s Version: Add crispy bacon strips for that salty, smoky bite that makes mornings better.
• Sausage & Egg: Swap bacon for breakfast sausage patties or crumbles for a heartier sandwich.
• Ham and Swiss: Trade provolone for Swiss and tuck in a slice of ham for classic diner vibes.
• Veggie Breakfast Melt: Layer in sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers for a lighter option that still hits the spot.
• Spicy Kick: Add pepper jack cheese or a drizzle of hot sauce to wake up your taste buds fast.
• Sweet and Savory: Slip in a thin slice of apple or pear with the cheese for a fun flavor twist.
• Low Carb Style: Use keto or low carb bread and load up on eggs and cheese.

How To Make Air Fryer Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Step One: Start by buttering your bread, one side of both pieces of bread. Lay the butter side down for both pieces of bread. On one piece of bread, add the cheese slices (I used provolone, but you can use anything you have in your refrigerator)

Step Two: Set your cook time for 5 minutes (you don’t have to preheat) at air fryer temperature of 350 degrees F. (air fryer setting). Depending on the air fryer, and you may not use all of the 5 minutes, stop air frying as soon as the cheese is melted.

Step Three: Top the melted cheese with an egg.

Air Fryer Breakfast Grilled Cheese Recipe Tips

• Cheese choice matters: Provolone melts beautifully, but cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack all work for different flavor profiles.
• Butter evenly: Make sure both sides of the bread are evenly buttered to get that perfect golden crisp.
• Watch the cook time: Air fryers vary, so check at 4 minutes to avoid over-browning.
• Add extras: Avocado, tomato slices, or cooked bacon can take your breakfast sandwich to the next level.
• Use day-old bread: Slightly stale bread holds up better and crisps more evenly.

Storing Instructions

Cool any leftovers completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Reheat in the air fryer at 325°F for 2–3 minutes to restore crispiness without overcooking the egg or cheese.

Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Grilled Cheese Recipe Faqs

Do I need to preheat the air fryer? No preheating is required for this recipe, but you can preheat for 2-3 minutes if you prefer extra crispy bread.

Can I use a different type of cheese? Absolutely! Cheddar, American, or Swiss all work well—choose your favorite or mix cheeses for extra flavor.

Can I make this vegetarian or vegan? For vegetarian, simply omit any meat additions. For vegan, use plant-based cheese, vegan butter, and skip the egg or use a vegan egg substitute.

Can I add extras like bacon or avocado? Definitely! Add cooked bacon, sliced avocado, or tomato for a more filling and flavorful breakfast sandwich.

More Air Fryer Recipes

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• AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS
• EASY AIR FRYER APPLE CHEDDAR BACON SCONES
• AIR FRYER GLAZED PUMPKIN SCONES
• BREAKFAST POTATOES IN THE AIR FRYER

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