This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is pure comfort food, made a little bit healthier. Making grilled cheese in the air fryer ensures crispy bread and melty cheese.
When it comes to grilled cheese my tastes are pretty basic. I prefer white bread with processed American cheese slices. Sure I love a fancier grilled cheese every once in a while. But if I’m preparing a sandwich for myself at home, white bread and American cheese is my go-to. It is comfort food and it reminds me of my childhood.
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Since I’ve been creating a lot of air fryer recipes lately, I figured why not try a grilled cheese sandwich in it and see how it goes? I’m not sure I’d say I prefer the air fryer over grilling a cheese sandwich in a skillet on the stovetop, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Air Fryer Gilled Cheese.
Advantages of the Air Fryer Grilled Cheese:
- I use margarine on my bread because it spreads easier – so there’s less saturated fat in this version of grilled cheese than the one I make in a pan
- Younger children could make their own sandwich – the air fryer is a bit safer than using the stovetop
- An air fryer is perfect for small spaces with no stoves – hello college students living in dorms! Purchase an air fryer and make a late-night grilled cheese
Is Grilled Cheese Bad for You?
As far as eating goes, portion control and moderation are your best friends. One grilled cheese sandwich can be part of a healthy diet. If you are eating grilled cheese every single day then yes, you might have a bad habit. I get a craving for grilled cheese about twice a month. I’ll definitely be making this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese again.
Kitchen Tips:
- I use a Philips Air Fryer to test all my air fryer recipes
- Air Fryers vary in how the cook. You might need to cook your sandwich for more or less time if you are using a different brand of air fryer
- This is brand of margarine I used in this recipe
- I use a non-stick spatula similar to this one to flip my grilled cheese
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread
- 2 slices American cheese
- 1 tbsp Country Crock spread or similar margarine
Instructions
- Spread one side of both slices of bread evenly with the margarine.
- Place the two cheese slices on the un-buttered side of the bread and put the bread and cheese together to make a sandwich - buttered side facing out.
- Place the sandwich in the center of the air fryer basket.
- Heat on 400 degrees F for 4 minutes. Flip the sandwich over and heat for about 3 minutes more, or until the bread is browned and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Katie says
Love that I can still make a delicious sandwich but without all the grease!
foodtasticmom says
Exactly! Thank you!
Erika says
I love my air fryer. This is a great recipe!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Erika!
Suzy says
I am sold! I’ve been trying to find recipes to make in my air fryer and this was AMAZING!
foodtasticmom says
So glad you enjoyed it Suzy!
Shinta Simon says
Love that you make this in a air fryer! I definitely need one in my life !
foodtasticmom says
I hope you get one soon!
Sapana says
I didn’t realize you could make a grilled cheese sandwich in the air-fryer! Such a quick and easy dinner!
foodtasticmom says
Definitely quick and easy – and quite good!