Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Air fryer grilled cheese is a fast 10-minute lunch or snack with crisp golden bread and a perfectly melted cheese center. The air fryer gives both sides even browning with very little hands-on cooking.

Use thick-cut bread so the sandwich stays sturdy, and pair cheddar with another good melting cheese for the best texture. Browse more quick meals in our Quick & Easy Recipes collection.

Best Bread and Cheese

Thick white bread, sourdough, or artisan sandwich bread works well. For the filling, sharp cheddar gives classic flavor while Monterey Jack, Swiss, provolone, Havarti, or Gruyère add extra meltiness.

How to Make Grilled Cheese in the Air Fryer

Butter the outside of the bread, place cheese between the slices, and secure the sandwich with a toothpick if your air fryer has strong airflow. Cook at 370°F until golden, flipping once halfway through.

Tips for the Best Texture

• Use thicker bread so it does not dry out
• Use freshly sliced cheese for smoother melting
• Cook in a single layer
• Check early because air fryers brown at different speeds

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Recipe Card

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A crisp, golden grilled cheese with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, ready in about 10 minutes.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 4 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 slices thick-cut bread white, sourdough, or artisan
• 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese or another good melting cheese
• 1 1/2 tbsp softened butter for the outsides of the bread

Method

 

1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
2. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place cheddar and Monterey Jack between pairs of bread with the buttered sides facing outward.
3. Secure each sandwich with a toothpick if needed to prevent the top slice from lifting in strong airflow.
4. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
5. Remove any toothpicks before serving. Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve.

Notes

Thicker bread works best. Check early because air fryers brown at different speeds.

Adapted from Tastes Better From Scratch. Cheese combination and article copy adjusted for Wasfat Ummi.

Featured photo: Food HD BY Sachin / Unsplash.