Description
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe delivers perfectly melted and crispy sandwiches in just 10 minutes. Using an air fryer provides an easy and quick way to enjoy the classic comfort food with wonderfully golden bread and gooey cheese inside. Ideal for a quick lunch or snack, this recipe yields 4 sandwiches with a flavorful touch of garlic salt and buttery bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 8 slices bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened, at room temperature
Cheese and Seasoning
- 8 slices cheese (or roughly ½ cup shredded cheese per sandwich)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit (188 degrees Celsius). If using a convection style air fryer, select the 'AIR FRY' setting and set the timer to 8 minutes for optimal results.
- Butter the Bread: Spread softened butter evenly over one side of each slice of bread. This will help achieve a golden, crispy exterior when cooked.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place half of the buttered bread slices buttered side down onto the air fryer racks or basket. Add sliced or shredded cheese evenly on top of each. Trim any cheese hanging over the edge if desired to prevent burning.
- Add the Top Slices: Place the remaining buttered bread slices on top of the cheese, buttered side facing up. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic salt evenly over the top slices for added flavor.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: For a convection style air fryer, add the racks with sandwiches when the indicator prompts 'ADD FOOD.' Flip the sandwiches when prompted to 'TURN FOOD,' swapping the top and bottom racks to ensure even cooking. For a basket style air fryer, place the basket with the sandwiches inside and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese melted.
Notes
- Preheating the air fryer is essential for crispy results; do not skip this step.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model; keep an eye on the sandwiches near the end of cooking to avoid burning.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or racks to allow proper air circulation around the sandwiches.
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or American cheese.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the butter before spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 479 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
