Yield: 2 sandwiches
Air Fryer Pesto Grilled Cheese
This Air Fryer Pesto Grilled Cheese has perfectly toasted bread with melted mozzarella and herby pesto. The air fryer cooks the sandwich perfectly without having to use a griddle.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or softened butter
- 3 tablespoons homemade pesto
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
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Instructions
- If you air fryer needs to preheat, preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the outside of each piece of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, butter side down, in the air fryer basket. Spread pesto on the inside of the bread in the basket.
- Place 3 slices of cheese on top of the pesto, spread pesto over the cheese and cover with another piece of bread, mayo side up. Repeat with the remaining sandwich.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, flipping the sandwich half way though. Serve immediately!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 636kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g, Cholesterol: 79mg, Sodium: 1044mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g