Description
Crispy Air-Fryer Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines nostalgia with modern cooking. This delightful sandwich features a golden, crunchy exterior that encases layers of gooey, melty cheese, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe will transport you back to carefree childhood afternoons with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick sourdough bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Generously spread unsalted butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses between two slices of bread, buttered sides out.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and dried herbs over the cheese layer.
- Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg