This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich delivers perfectly golden, crispy bread with irresistibly melted cheese—no stovetop flipping required. It’s fast, mess-free, and ideal for busy lunches, quick dinners, or a cozy snack.
⏱ Prep Time
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
- Total Time: 10–12 minutes
- Servings: 1 sandwich
🍳 Equipment
- Air fryer
- Butter knife or spatula
🥘 Ingredients
- 2 slices bread (white, sourdough, or wheat)
- 1–2 slices cheddar, American, or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
- Optional: garlic powder or Italian seasoning
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Bread: Thicker slices give better crunch.
- Cheese: A mix of cheeses melts best (cheddar + American).
- Butter: Softened butter spreads evenly for golden browning.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 2 minutes.
2. Assemble
Butter one side of each bread slice.
Place cheese between slices with buttered sides facing out.
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3. Cook
Place sandwich in air fryer basket.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, flip carefully, then cook another 3–4 minutes until golden and melted.
4. Serve
Remove, slice, and enjoy immediately.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per sandwich)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 22g
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Lightly spray bread with oil instead of butter.
- No fly-away bread: Secure with toothpicks (remove after cooking).
- Add-ins: Tomato slices, crispy bacon, or ham.
- Garlic grilled cheese: Sprinkle garlic powder on buttered bread.
- Serve with: Tomato soup or creamy potato soup.
