Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect air fryer grilled cheese sandwich. This modern take on a classic comfort food promises a crispy, golden-brown exterior paired with a gooey, melted cheese interior that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover how simple ingredients, such as your favorite bread, cheese, and butter, can be transformed into a mouthwatering masterpiece with the help of your trusty air fryer. Get ready to elevate your grilled cheese game and create a sandwich that will satisfy your cravings and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER GRILLED CHEESE
I found that it is easier to get an extra crispy and crunchy grilled cheese sandwich if I use my air fryer. It's also quicker than grilling it in my cast iron skillet.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter on each slice of bread. Place 1 slice of bread, butter side down in the air fryer. Top with 2 slices cheese. Place 2nd slice of bread, butter side up, over cheese.
- Air-fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip sandwich over and air-fry an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 719.9 mg
AIR-FRYER GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
Using the air fryer is a genius way to make these golden, toasty sandwiches. I think this method gets the cheese the gooiest. If I'm making only one air-fryer grilled cheese, I'll also pop in a few fries with the sandwich. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread over 2 bread slices. Layer with cheeses, onion, tomato and bacon; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Place sandwiches in a single layer in air fryer. Cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 47g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
AIR FRYER GRILLED CHEESE WITH MAYO
I grew up eating grilled cheese sandwiches made with Velveeta®, and I still think it's absolutely the best for this sandwich. It's flavorful, and melts beautifully. If you happen to have brioche bread on hand, use it because it makes this sandwich taste divine!
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Spread the mayonnaise on 4 slices of bread. Distribute cheese slices evenly between 2 bread slices, mayonnaise side down. Place the remaining 2 slices on the sandwiches, mayonnaise side up, and lightly press sandwiches to close.
- Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space around them.
- Air-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flip sandwiches, and cook until sandwich is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 more minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches.
- Slice sandwiches on the diagonal, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 966.6 mg
Tips:
- Use a high-quality bread for your grilled cheese sandwich. This will make a big difference in the overall taste and texture of the sandwich.
- Butter the bread before you cook it. This will help the sandwich to brown evenly and prevent it from sticking to the air fryer.
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your grilled cheese sandwich a more complex flavor.
- Add other ingredients to your grilled cheese sandwich, such as ham, bacon, or tomato. This will make the sandwich more filling and flavorful.
- Cook the grilled cheese sandwich until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the sandwich is cooked through and delicious.
Conclusion:
The air fryer is a great way to make a grilled cheese sandwich. It is quick, easy, and mess-free. You can make a delicious grilled cheese sandwich in just a few minutes, and you don't have to worry about cleaning up a greasy pan. So next time you're craving a grilled cheese sandwich, give the air fryer a try.
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