This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is perfectly toasted and oozes with melty cheese! It takes just minutes to make and pairs perfectly with homemade tomato soup!
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
If you are looking for the perfect buttery crisp grilled cheese sandwich with perfect melty cheese, I have just the recipe you are looking for! Making grilled cheese in the air fryer could not be more simple and makes the best sandwich!
Try adding my Air Fryer Chicken Breast to the grilled cheese too! For daily recipe inspiration follow Picky Palate on Instagram.
What You’ll Need For Grilled Cheese In Air Fryer
I love this recipe because you can keep it simple with just cheese, bread and butter or really have some fun adding more toppings. You get to choose!
- Bread– I used a nice thick Texas Toast for my grilled cheese sandwiches. You can choose whatever bread you’d like.
- Butter or Mayonnaise– You’ll spread the bread for the grilled cheese sandwiches with butter or mayonnaise. I did one of each today!
- Cheese– I pick up sliced cheddar cheese, but really any cheese you prefer works great! Pepperjack, Provolone, Swiss….it’s all delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
- It makes the perfect quick lunch or dinner or snack.
- Kids as well as adults love a good grilled cheese sandwich.
- Making grilled cheese in the air fryer is so simple and it comes out with the perfect golden toast with oozing cheese inside.
How To Make Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Spread. Spread one side of each piece of bread with your choice of butter or mayonnaise.
Add Cheese. Place buttered side piece of bread down into the air fryer basket. Add cheese and any other toppings you’d like. Add remaining piece of bread on top with buttered side up.
Cook. Cook grilled cheese at 390 degrees F. for 4 minutes then flip with long tongs and cook again for another 4 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.
Recipe Tips For Success
- Don’t Overcrowd. Be sure to not overcrowd your air fryer basket. The sandwiches should be in a single layer with room in between them.
- Garlic Butter. For another option try garlic butter for buttering your bread.
Recipe Variations
I love how versatile grilled cheese sandwiches are. You can keep them simple or add as many toppings inside as you’d like. Here are some of my favorite additions.
- Bacon– Cooked crumbled bacon pieces are my favorite addition to grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Chicken– When I have rotisserie chicken in the refrigerator, I love adding a layer of chicken.
- Beef– If you have shredded beef in the refrigerator to use up, try it inside your grilled cheese.
- Avocado– Fresh avocado slices are another delicious addition, especially with bacon.
- Tomato– Fresh tomato slices go great inside grilled cheese too.
How To Serve
Serve grilled cheese proudly on its own or try with a bowl of our favorite tomato soup. It’s also amazing with Lasagna Soup and a great salad. We love serving grilled cheese on busy weeknights or lazy Sunday afternoons. They’re delicious anytime!
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate. Store any leftover grilled cheese in an airtight container or zip top bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions. To reheat the grilled cheese sandwiches, place back into the air fryer basket and cook at 390 degrees F. for 3-4 minutes until hot.
Try These Other Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Quesadilla
- Air Fryer Taquitos
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Easy Air Fryer Grilled Chicken
Equipment
- air fryer
- butter knife
- long tongs
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of Texas Toast
- 4 tablespoons butter or mayonnaise
- 4 pieces sliced cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Spread one side of each piece of bread with your choice of butter or mayonnaise.
- Place buttered side piece of bread down into the air fryer basket. Add cheese and any other toppings you’d like. Add remaining piece of bread on top with buttered side up.
- Cook grilled cheese at 390 degrees F. for 4 minutes then flip with long tongs and cook again for another 4 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.
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Notes
- Bacon- Cooked crumbled bacon pieces are my favorite addition to grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Chicken- When I have rotisserie chicken in the refrigerator, I love adding a layer of chicken.
- Beef- If you have shredded beef in the refrigerator to use up, try it inside your grilled cheese.
- Avocado- Fresh avocado slices are another delicious addition, especially with bacon.
- Tomato- Fresh tomato slices go great inside grilled cheese too.
Nutrition
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