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Best Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Air fryer grilled cheese is so simple to make, you’ll never want to use a pan again! Enjoy one for a quick and easy meal that’s mess-free too.
Author: Donna Elick
Servings: 2
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise divided
  • serve with dill pickle spear and tomato soup optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer at 350°F for 4 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayo on one side of a slice of sourdough bread. Place bread mayo-side down in the air fryer basket. Repeat for a second slice.
  • Place 3 slices of American cheese on top of each of the bread slices, keeping the cheese away from the edges.
  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayo on a new slice of sourdough bread. Place the bread, mayo-side up on top of the cheese slices of the first sandwich. Repeat for the second sandwich. Secure the sandwich stack together with a toothpick.
  • Cook at 350°F for 10 minutes, removing toothpicks and flipping halfway through.
  • Flip one more time and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Remove promptly from the air fryer and cut in half. Serve with a dill pickle spear and a bowl of tomato soup. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 503cal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1527mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 693mg | Iron: 3mg