Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

This sandwich is perfectly toasted on the outside and ooey gooey melted cheese on the inside!

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer grilled cheese, air fryer sandwich recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings sandwich

Calories 420kcal

4 slices bread (your favorite bread - I used brioche bread)
2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
2 slices Colby Jack cheese (or your favorite cheese - see notes for recommendations)
2 tablespoons butter (softened - the amount is approximate - use as much or as little as you like)

Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer to 7 minutes.
If you have the tray type of air fryer, remove the trays as you preheat. If you have the basket type, preheat it with the basket in the air fryer.
Butter each slice of bread on one side.
4 slices bread, 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Add two slices of each type of cheese to two slices of bread.
2 slices Colby Jack cheese, 2 tablespoons butter
Place the other two pieces of buttered bread on top of the cheese.
When the air fryer beeps that it has finished preheating, either add the trays to the air fryer OR add the sandwiches to the air fryer basket. Add in a single layer without the sandwiches touching each other.
After 3 minutes, open the air fryer and carefully flip the sandwiches. Cook for another 3 - 4 minutes.
Slice and serve immediately.
Enjoy

Experiment with cheese: I used sharp cheddar cheese and Colby Jack cheese, but you can get creative with other types of cheese combinations to suit your taste. Gouda, Gruyere, Havarti, mozzarella, provolone, muenster, Swiss, or pepper Jack are some of the best cheeses to use.

Don't overstuff: While loading up on cheese is tempting, avoid overstuffing the sandwich, as the cheese may not melt evenly.

Serve with dipping sauce: Pair your cheese sandwich with your favorite soup, such as tomato soup, for an extra delicious experience.

Customize: Add extras like sliced tomatoes, bacon, or even a sprinkle of herbs for a gourmet twist.

Get decadent: Even though it's unconventional, and I didn't do it in this recipe, slathering the inside of the bread with mayonnaise enhances the taste of a grilled cheese sandwich.

Butter: I use soft butter like Kerry Gold, but I take it out at least 15 minutes before starting the recipe to ensure it's easier to spread and doesn't tear the bread.

Bread: I used brioche bread in this recipe, but artisan, whole wheat, white, and sourdough bread work just as nicely.