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Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast with crispy bread topped with chili and gooey melted cheese, ready for a satisfying bite.

Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

This easy Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast combines crisp sourdough with melted cheddar, mozzarella, and fresh serrano or jalapeño peppers. It is a spicy, cheesy snack or appetizer that is ready in about 12 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 2 thick slices sourdough bread
  • 2 teaspoons salted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 small serrano, or jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced into about 8 slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the sourdough slices on a clean work surface. Spread one side of each slice evenly with softened butter, covering the bread all the way to the edges.
  • Combine the cheddar and mozzarella. Divide the cheese evenly between the two slices, then gently press it into the buttered bread so loose shreds stay in place during cooking.
  • Arrange the serrano or jalapeño slices over the cheese. Add a small pinch of salt if desired.
  • Place the toast in the air fryer basket, cheese-side up, in a single layer. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, checking after 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is crisp.
  • Carefully remove the toast with a spatula. Let it rest for one minute, then serve warm.

Equipment

Notes

  • Air fryer cooking times vary by model and basket style. Begin checking the toast after four minutes.
  • Press the shredded cheese gently into the softened butter so it does not blow around the basket.
  • Remove the seeds and membranes from the pepper for a milder flavor.
  • Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly than packaged shredded cheese.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat at 350 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 361IUCalcium: 172mgIron: 0.1mg