Description
Enjoy a crispy and melty classic with this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe. Perfectly toasted bread with gooey cheddar cheese, this lunch favorite is quick and easy to make in the air fryer.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter:
- 4 slices of sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Cheese:
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
Optional:
- sliced tomato
- cooked bacon
- a sprinkle of garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 3 minutes.
- Butter and Assemble: Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Place cheese and optional fillings between bread slices.
- Air Fry: Place sandwiches in the air fryer basket, air fry for 4-5 minutes, flip, and air fry for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra melty cheese, use room temperature cheese slices.
- Experiment with different cheese types for varied flavors.
- Pair with tomato soup or dipping sauce for a satisfying meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
