Golden, Crispy Perfection: The Ultimate Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Forget everything you thought you knew about making grilled cheese!

This air fryer method delivers restaurant-quality results with perfectly golden, crispy exteriors and gloriously melted cheese centers every single time.

And the best is that the crust is PERFECTLY CRISP. It turns out so much better than the skillet version!

Whether you’re making a quick lunch for one or feeding the whole family, this foolproof technique will become your new go-to method for achieving grilled cheese perfection with minimal effort and maximum flavor!

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Easy summer snack the (older) kids can make on their own in the air fryer!

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Cook Time6 minutes minutes

Servings - 4 sandwiches

Equipment

• 1 air fryer

Ingredients 

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• 8 slices sandwich bread
• 8 Tbsp butter
• 4 to 8 slices American or cheddar cheese slices

Instructions

• Butter both sides of all the sandwich slices. Add the cheese between the bread and place in the air fryer basket.
• Cook in the air fryer at 375 F for 3 to 4 minutes. If preferred, flip over and air fry on the BROIL level for 1 minutes to toast the other side. Repeat to cook all of the sandwiches. If you have a larger air fryer, you might be able to cook more than 2 or more at once.
• Enjoy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese as a snack, lunch or dinner.

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