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Golden grilled cheese sandwich cut in half with melted cheese

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A crisp, golden grilled cheese with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, ready in about 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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.