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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Air fryer grilled cheese sandwiches are so buttery and perfectly toasted. These classic, gooey cheddar sandwiches can be made for lunch, dinner, or even a hearty snack!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 tablespoons soft butter
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • If your air fryer needs to preheat, preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  • Spread the butter evenly over the outside of each piece of bread.
  • Place one slice of bread, butter side down, in the air fryer basket.
  • Place 3 slices of cheese on the bread and cover with another piece of bread, butter side up. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the remaining sandwich.
  • Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, flipping the sandwich half way though. Serve immediately!

Notes

Storage and Reheating:
  • You can wrap any leftover sandwiches in saran wrap or place them in a ziplock bag and store for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 606kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 42g, Saturated Fat: 24g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 114mg, Sodium: 944mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g