Everyone’s favorite comfort food just got even more delicious! This air fryer grilled cheese recipe is made with two types of cheese and is cooked to gooey, crispy perfection!
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
I seriously don’t know anyone who would turn their noses up at a grilled cheese sandwich! It’s perfect in it’s simplicity!
Making a grilled cheese in the air fryer guarantees the most perfect results every single time, and clean up is a breeze too!
Grab your air fryer and let’s go!
Be sure to check out my Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese and Hawaiian Grilled Cheese too!
Why you’ll love this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe:
- SO EASY: This has to be one of the easiest recipes on the blog, but that doesn’t mean that it’s no less delicious!
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: Bread, cheese and butter is all you need, and you are on your way to perfect comfort food.
- KID FRIENDLY: Everyone loves grilled cheese, even your picky eaters will devour these!
How to make Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer
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- Butter the bread.
- Place slices of cheese on each piece of bread to make a sandwich.
- Cook in the air fryer, flipping halfway.
What’s the best cheese to use?
I make these with cheddar and Swiss cheese slices. I find that sliced cheese creates a super even filling, but you can use shredded if you prefer. You can make these with other cheeses too, as long as they are quite melty. Jack or mozzarella would work well.
What’s the best bread to use?
For me, run of the mill white sliced bread is perfect for the most comforting grilled cheese, but you can of course make these with whatever you have to hand. Whole wheat or sourdough both work great. I have a recipe for sandwich bread if you want to try your hand at something fully homemade!
What to serve with air fryer grilled cheese?
This is recipe is almost perfect just by itself for a light lunch, or serve it up with some tomato soup or a fresh side salad. For something a bit more filling and carb heavy, it’s great to serve with some shoestring fries.
Tips!
- Butter the side of the bread that will be on the outside of the sandwich to get it nice and crispy.
- Try swapping the butter for mayonnaise!
- Feel free to add in other fillings to the sandwich like pulled pork, green onions or bacon.
This air fryer grilled cheese is all kinds of delicious, and let me tell you, this is one of the best I’ve had!
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (¼ stick)
- 4 slices white bread
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- Spread the butter on one side of each of the bread slices. Place one slice of cheddar and one slice of Swiss cheese between the slices of bread with the buttered sides facing out. Repeat to make 2 sandwiches.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 slices white bread, 2 slices cheddar cheese, 2 slices Swiss cheese
- Place the sandwiches in an air fryer basket evenly spaced, then place the basket into the air fryer. Air fry at 365°F for 3 minutes, then flip the sandwiches and air fry for another 2 minutes, or until light and golden on each side.
- Serve immediately.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Butter the side of the bread that will be on the outside of the sandwich to get it nice and crispy.
- Try swapping the butter for mayonnaise!
- Feel free to add in other fillings to the sandwich like pulled pork, green onions or bacon.
Nutrition Information
“Spread butter on each side of the bread slices” sounds like you’re supposed to put butter on both sides of each slice of bread instead of just one side of each slice. Could be confusing for someone very very new to cooking.
I’m sorry the wording was confusing! I’ll take a look at it!
I love grilled cheese. I was skeptical as I make a mean grilled cheese. I was impressed. It was gooey and the bread crisp. Clean up was a breeze.
That sandwich is making my mouth water it’s so perfect!