Name: Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices sandwich bread (sourdough or white); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; Optional: tomato slices, ham, bacon, or caramelized onions

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

A fast, crispy air fryer grilled cheese with gooey melted cheddar and a golden crust—ready in under 10 minutes.

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⏱ 12 mins 🍽 2 servings 🔋 520 kcal

5 mins

Prep Time

7 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

🛒 Ingredients

4 slices sandwich bread (sourdough or white)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: tomato slices, ham, bacon, or caramelized onions

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.

Shred the cheese and spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. Spread Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side if using.

Assemble sandwiches with cheese between the unbuttered sides so the buttered sides face outward. Press gently to compact the sandwich slightly.

Place sandwiches in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 4 minutes, then flip and air fry for another 2–3 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then slice with a serrated knife and serve immediately.

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Pro Tips

Use block cheese and shred it for the best melt. Swap 1 tablespoon butter for mayonnaise on the outside to achieve extra crispness. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 520 kcal

Protein 20g

Total Fat 32g

Saturated Fat 18g

Carbs 38g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 4g

Sodium 820mg

Cholesterol 95mg

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