Name: Air-Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 sandwich
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slice bread; 1.5 ounces cheese; 1 tbsp butter

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Air-Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Ingredients

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Air-Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

2 slice breadnot too thin!

1 ½ ounces cheesesliced

1 tbsp buttersoftened or melted

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Instructions

Butter the bread: Start by buttering one side of two slices of bread, using a butter knife for soft butter or a pastry brush for melted butter.

Make the sandwich: Place one slice of the bread, buttered side down, in the air fryer basket. Layer cheese slices on the bread, without going over the edge. Place the other piece of bread on top, buttered side up. If your bread is very thin, it may fly off with the fast air movement of the air fryer. Use a toothpick to hold the sandwich together!

Cook: Air fry at 375F for 4 minutes, then flip the sandwich carefully and air fry for another 4 minutes. And it’s done! Cheesy, melty, crispy goodness! (Note: If you air fryer doesn’t go to exactly 375F, use 370F for lighter sandwiches, and use 380F for more color on your grilled cheese.)

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Both Sides Evenly 🧈
Apply softened butter to both the outside bread surfaces and lightly brush the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and ensure golden, crispy results on all sides.
Use Room Temperature Cheese 🧀
Allow cheese to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before assembly so it melts uniformly and creates a creamy interior without overheating the bread.
Layer Multiple Cheese Types 🤝
Combine a melting cheese (like American or Gruyère) with a flavorful one (like sharp cheddar or brie) to create complex taste and optimal melting texture in one bite.
Preheat and Set Correct Temperature ⏱️
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes, then cook at this temperature for just 5-6 minutes to achieve crispy exteriors without burning before the cheese fully melts.
Press Gently Midway Through 👇
Open the air fryer basket halfway through cooking and gently press the sandwich to distribute melted cheese evenly and improve contact with the heating element for better browning.