Description
This air fryer grilled cheese recipe creates a perfectly crispy and melty sandwich in just minutes. Enjoy a classic comfort food with a golden-brown finish without the need for stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (your choice)
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 2 tablespoons of butter, softened
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the air fryer basket.
- Top each slice of bread with two slices of cheese.
- Add the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
- Air fry for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the air fryer, let cool for a minute, then slice and serve.
Notes
- You can customize your grilled cheese with different types of bread and cheese.
- For added flavor, sprinkle garlic powder or herbs on the butter before grilling.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 14
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