This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is crispy and buttery on the outside and full of melted, gooey cheese. This sandwich is so delicious and easy to make.
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Recipe Details
I love this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese because it has the most delicious crunch to the bread. Making this classic in the air fryer is so quick and easy, too.
- TASTE: This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is so buttery and made with tangy, rich cheeses.
- TEXTURE: With gooey cheese in the center and deliciously crisp bread, this sandwich is scrumptious.
- TIME: It will only take 13 minutes to make.
- EASE: This recipe is super simple and fast. It’s perfect for a quick lunch on the go.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Bread- White sandwich bread has the perfect thickness and texture for these sandwiches.
- Cheddar cheese- This cheese can be anywhere from mild to quite sharp and tangy. Use the variety you like best.
- Havarti cheese- The buttery flavor of this melting cheese makes it a great fit for this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese.
- Butter- To get that crisp outer bread, we’ll use butter. It also gives the sandwich wonderful flavor. Unsalted is best.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute other breads- Other sandwich breads can be used besides white, such as wheat, sourdough, rye, potato, or gluten-free.
- Add different cheeses- You can make this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese with asiago, swiss, manchego, gruyere, pepper jack, muenster, and provolone if you like.
- Substitute the butter- Instead of butter, try mayo, plant-based butter, or cooking oil spray. The moisture this gives will keep your grilled cheese from being dry.
- Add fillings- Add sliced tomatoes, bacon, avocado, zucchini, caramelized onions, spinach, or mushrooms to it.
How to Make Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
- Preheat. Preheat your basket air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the butter. Spread the melted butter on one side of a slice of bread. Then place it on a plate, buttered side down.
- Add the cheese. Add a slice havarti and a slice cheddar cheese on top and place another slice of bread on top. Generously butter the top of the second slice of bread. Repeat with the other sandwich.
Pro Tip: I find using a pastry brush makes spreading the butter so much easier.
- Air fry them. Now place both sandwiches in the air fryer basket and air fryer for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- Preheat your air fryer- To get the sandwich crisp and not steam it, wait to put the grilled cheese in until after the air fryer has reached 370 degrees.
- Butter generously- This step helps keep the bread moist so it doesn’t become dry and crumby. It also helps it crisp up and turn a golden brown.
- Flip them- Make sure you flip the sandwiches because the air cannot circulate to the bottom of them otherwise. This gets both sides crispy.
- If you have an oven air fryer- You can still make this with an oven air fryer. Just reduce the temperature to 350 and follow the recipe as is.
FAQs
To heat up your leftover Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, just place it in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-4 minutes, then flip. This is enough time to get the outsides crispy and melt the insides.
You can put aluminum foil in an air fryer, it’s completely safe to do so. But for this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, we want a crispy outside, so we don’t need foil to cover the sandwich.
Serving Suggestions
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese sandwich is great with all kinds of sides. Serve it with salads, soups, fries, and veggies for a delicious lunch or dinner.
- Fries: Serve this dish with a side of Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini Fries, or Air Fryer Potato Wedges.
- Salad: Pair this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese with Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad, Spinach Salad, Chicken Salad With Grapes, or Caprese Salad.
- Soups: Enjoy this with a bowl of tomato soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Chicken Tortilla Soup, She Crab Soup, or Baked Potato Soup.
- Vegetables: Serve this sandwich with a side of Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, Air Fryer Zucchini, Sauteed Garlic Asparagus, or Roasted Air Fryer Vegetables.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap or foil once cooled. Just warm it up in the air fryer for a few minutes before serving.
Storing: Store this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese wrapped in foil or plastic wrap, or in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze: You can freeze these sandwiches once they’ve cooled in a freezer-safe ziplock bag for up to 4 months. Just thaw in the fridge or reheat directly in the air fryer.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 slices cheddar
- 2 slices havarti cheese
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter metedl
Instructions
- Preheat your basket air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Note: if you have an oven air fryer, reduce the degrees to 350.
- Spread the melted butter on one side of 1 slice of bread using a pastry brush. Then place it on a plate, buttered side down.
- Add the 1 slice havarti and 1 slice cheddar cheese on top and place another slice of bread on top. Generously butter the top of the second slice of bread. Repeat this with the other grilled cheese sandwich.
- Now place both sandwiches in the basket air fryer and air fryer for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer- To get the sandwich crisp and not steam it, wait to put the grilled cheese in until after the air fryer has reached 370 degrees.
- Butter generously- This step helps keep the bread moist so it doesn’t become dry and crumby. It also helps it crisp up and turn a golden brown.
- Flip them- Make sure you flip the sandwiches because the air cannot circulate to the bottom of them otherwise. This gets both sides crispy.
- If you have an oven air fryer- You can still make this with an oven air fryer. Just reduce the temperature to 350 and follow the recipe as is.
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