Easy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese (Print version)
Crispy air fryer grilled cheese with buttery golden bread and a melty cheese center, ready in about 10 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the sandwiches
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4 slices sturdy sandwich bread, sourdough, white, or Texas toast
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4 slices American cheese
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2 slices sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 3 minutes. This helps the bread crisp before the cheese has a chance to leak out.
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Place 2 slices of bread on a board. Add 2 slices American cheese and 1 slice cheddar to each, then top with the remaining bread. Keep the cheese tucked inside the bread edges.
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Mix the softened butter with garlic powder if using. Spread a thin, even layer on the outside of each sandwich, covering the corners.
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Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 4 minutes. If your bread is very light, secure each sandwich with toothpicks for the first few minutes.
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Flip the sandwiches carefully and air fry for 3-4 minutes more, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then remove any toothpicks, slice, and serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while the crust is crisp and the cheese is melted.
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Air fryer strength varies, so check the first batch early.
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Use thin cheese slices for the most even melt.