The Best Air Fryer Grilled Cheese: Extra Crispy & Perfectly Melted
Description
The Best Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Recipe – Extra crispy, perfectly melted, and easy to make in minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bread, any type
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or butter
Instructions
- Start by laying down the bread.
- Spread mayonnaise on the bread.
- Place the trivet inside the air fryer basket.
- Place one slice of bread (mayo side down) and 2 pieces of cheese on top of the bread.
- Put the other slice of bread down.
- Place 4 toothpicks on each corner of the bread.
- Set temperature for 400 degrees F for 5 minutes, air fryer setting.
- Flip and add another 3 minutes.
- Remove from air fryer.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray, optional
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Recipe Notes:
One of the most common complaints is cheese leaking into the air fryer basket. Using a silicone liner can catch those drips.
Air fryer fans are powerful and can blow the top slice of bread off. Secure your sandwich by inserting a toothpick in the center or by placing a small air fryer rack on top to weigh it down.
To ensure both sides are equally crispy, flip the sandwich halfway through the cooking time. This prevents the bottom from becoming soft or soggy as the cheese melts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 0.2mg