Air Fryer Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Air Fryer Pimento Cheese Sandwich is made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, diced pimentos, mayo; air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes to serve 2. 380 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Mix cheddar, cream cheese, pimentos, mayo, garlic powder, and cayenne until combined.
- 2
Spread pimento cheese generously on 2 bread slices. Top with remaining slices.
- 3
Butter the outsides of each sandwich.
- 4
Air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cheese is melty.
- 5
Cut diagonally and serve immediately.
Tip: Room temperature cream cheese mixes much easier. The pimento cheese also works great as a dip or spread. Use thick-cut bread so it holds up to the heavy filling. Butter the outside, not the inside.
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 Pimento Cheese Sandwich at 375°F for 8 minutes. Room temperature cream cheese mixes much easier. The pimento cheese also works great as a dip or spread. Use thick-cut bread so it holds up to the heavy filling. Butter the outside, not the inside.
You need: 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded, 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup diced pimentos, drained, 2 tbsp mayo, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 4 slices sourdough bread, 2 tbsp butter, softened. This recipe serves 2 with 380 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Pimento Cheese Sandwich 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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