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A close-up of a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich with extremely crispy, golden-brown bread and melted cheese.

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese: Discover the Crispy Secret!

A crispy and delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese, made to perfection in the air fryer.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course main
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Bread

  • 4 slices Bread white, whole wheat, or sourdough

Cheese

  • 4 slices Cheese cheddar, American, mozzarella, or any cheese that melts well

Butter

  • 2 tablespoons Butter softened

Instructions
 

  • Gather your ingredients and lay them out on the counter.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3-5 minutes.
  • Assemble the sandwich by placing two slices of bread buttered side down, adding cheese, and topping with the remaining bread buttered side up.
  • Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, checking for doneness.
  • Remove the sandwich from the air fryer and let it cool for a minute before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an extra crispy texture, you can lightly spray the bread with cooking spray before cooking. Optionally, add ham, turkey, or tomato for added flavor.
Keyword cheese