Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

How to cook perfect air fryer grilled cheese. Best tips to make crispy, golden grilled cheese in the air fryer, plus recipe variations.

⏱ 15 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 10min 📊 Easy 🍽 1 servings ⭐ 4.9 (18) 👁 9
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

1 servings

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the spread ingredients: Greek yogurt, Dijon, and salt. Spread a thin layer over one side of each of the two pieces of bread.
  3. Place the bread on a plate, and butter the opposite side of each slice, making sure the butter reaches all the way to the edges.
  4. Assemble the sandwiches: Place the cheeses in an even layer on top of the Dijon side of the bread slice (it will look like a lot of cheese, but go with it). Place the second slice of the bread on top of the cheese, Dijon-side down. If you are using cheese slices (vs. shredded cheese) and any of the cheese pokes out around the outsides of the bread, trim the extra cheese away (to avoid waste, stack the trimmings in the center of the sandwich).
  5. Secure the sandwich by sticking a toothpick into two of the opposite corners of the bread.
  6. Slide out the basket and place it on a steady, heat-proof surface. Carefully lower the sandwich into it, then slide the basket back into the air fryer.
  7. Place in the air fryer and cook on the first side for 4 to 6 minutes, until toasted and deep golden on top (the amount of time you need will vary based on your air fryer model).
  8. Slide out the basket and place it on a steady surface once more. Remove the toothpicks and with a spatula or tongs, carefully flip the sandwich over. Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking for 3 to 4 additional minutes, until the bread is toasted and the cheese is hot and melted.
  9. Transfer to a plate or cutting board. Let cool a few minutes, then slice and enjoy.
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Nutrition per serving

Protein25g
Carbs25g
Fat29g
457kcal
25gProtein
25gCarbs
29gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$280.00
Per Serving
$280.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$560.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (86% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
unsalted butter 2 tsp $11.00
good quality whole grain bread 2 slices $66.00
shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 oz $110.00
shredded gruyere 1 oz $70.00
nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 tbsp $14.00
Dijon mustard 2 tsp $9.00
Pinch kosher salt - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter (softened (or butter spread))
  • 2 slices good quality whole grain bread
  • 1 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 heaping tablespoon or 1 deli slice)
  • 1 oz shredded gruyere (fontina, gouda or similar melty, nutty white cheese (about 1 heaping tablespoon) or 1 deli slice)
  • 1 tbsp nonfat plain Greek yogurt (or 1 tablespoon mayo if you insist)
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Pinch kosher salt

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