Crispy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden, crunchy sandwich oozing with melted cheddar, made easily in the air fryer for maximum crispness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

→ Butter & Seasoning

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Spread softened butter evenly over one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on the buttered sides if desired.
02 - Layer two slices of cheddar cheese between each pair of bread slices, ensuring buttered sides are facing outward.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes.
04 - Arrange the sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping once halfway, until the bread is golden and the cheese reaches optimum melt.
05 - Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately, optionally paired with tomato soup for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy clean up with no splattered butter or smoky pans
  • Results in ultra crispy bread and perfectly melted cheese every time
  • Ready to eat in fifteen minutes start to finish
  • Customizable with different cheeses and toppings
02 -
  • High protein and calcium from real cheddar cheese
  • Faster and safer than traditional stove top grilled cheese
  • A fantastic way to involve kids in the kitchen
03 -
  • Always coat the bread edge to edge with butter for ultimate crunch
  • Let the cheese come to room temperature so it melts faster and more evenly
  • If you are making a large batch keep finished sandwiches warm in a low oven while you cook the rest
  • Watch the sandwiches closely in the last minutes so they get brown but not burnt
  • If your air fryer runs hot lower the temperature slightly to avoid over browning before the cheese melts
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