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A rustic kitchen countertop featuring a freshly made air fryer grilled cheese sandwich cut in half on a white plate, showcasing melted gooey cheese, with a digital air fryer, butter, and a basil plant in the background.

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

The ultimate foolproof guide to making the absolute best Air Fryer Grilled Cheese. Perfectly crispy, buttery bread on the outside with extra gooey, melted cheese on the inside in under 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sturdy bread white, sourdough, or Texas toast
  • 2-3 slices cheese sharp cheddar, American, or mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp softened butter or mayonnaise

Method
 

  1. Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter or mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Place one slice of bread, spread-side down, in the air fryer basket. Top with cheese slices, then cover with the second slice of bread, spread-side up.
  3. Cook in the air fryer at 370°F for 4 minutes.
  4. Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook at 370°F for an additional 4 minutes until golden-brown and the cheese is fully melted.

Notes

If your bread is lightweight, insert a wooden toothpick through the center of the sandwich to prevent the circulating air from blowing the top slice off.