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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Perfectly crispy and golden grilled cheese sandwich made effortlessly in an air fryer with melted cheese center.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bread white, sourdough, or preferred type
  • 8 slices cheese American, cheddar, or melting cheese
  • 4 tbsp butter room temperature
  • cooking spray optional for basket

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Spatula
  • Butter knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Butter one side of each bread slice evenly to the edges.
  3. Place cheese on non-buttered side of half the bread slices.
  4. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side out, press gently.
  5. Spray air fryer basket if desired, place sandwiches without overlapping.
  6. Cook 3-4 minutes, flip carefully, cook another 3-4 minutes.
  7. Check for golden brown color, cook 1-2 minutes more if needed.
  8. Remove with spatula, cool 1-2 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add garlic powder to butter or try different cheese combinations. Best served immediately while cheese is hot and melted.