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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Discover the Crispy Secret of making the perfect grilled cheese sandwich in an air fryer, achieving a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the cheese perfectly melted.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Cheese
  • 8 slices bread white or whole grain
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened

Method
 

Prepare the Sandwiches
  1. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Place one slice of cheese between two slices of bread, buttered sides out.
Air Fry the Sandwiches
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
  2. Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove the sandwiches from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before slicing.
  2. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, add a slice of tomato or some cooked bacon inside the sandwich before air frying.

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