Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is made with sourdough bread, American or cheddar cheese, butter, Sliced tomato; air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes to serve 2. 380 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Butter one side of each bread slice generously.
- 2
Place 2 slices butter-side down. Layer cheese (and any add-ins) on top. Close with remaining bread, butter-side up.
- 3
Place sandwiches in the basket. Air fry at 375°F for 4 minutes.
- 4
Flip carefully. Cook 3-4 more minutes until both sides are deeply golden and cheese is fully melted.
- 5
Cut diagonally and serve immediately.
Tip: Use softened butter all the way to the edges — dry corners burn. Sourdough holds up better than sandwich bread and adds tang that pairs perfectly with melted cheese.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 8 minutes vs ~13 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Grilled Cheese at 375°F for 8 minutes. Use softened butter all the way to the edges — dry corners burn. Sourdough holds up better than sandwich bread and adds tang that pairs perfectly with melted cheese.
You need: 4 slices sourdough bread, 4 slices American or cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp butter, softened, Sliced tomato, Cooked bacon, Caramelized onions. This recipe serves 2 with 380 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese takes 8 minutes total at 375°F. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 2 and takes just 8 minutes at 375°F.
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