Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

I LOVE grilled cheese sandwiches! They are perfect to make when you have a busy day and a lot on your to-do list. Air Fryer grilled cheese sandwiches are made with just 4 ingredients: bread, two types of cheeses, and a bit of butter. The sandwich comes out golden brown and crispy on the outside, while the inside is filled with stretchy, gooey cheese! This air fryer grilled cheese will forever change the way you make grilled cheese.

An air fryer is a popular new kitchen appliance that circulates hot air around food to cook it. Similar to an oven, an air fryer makes food so crispy and delicious without all the grease. You can enjoy your favorite foods with fewer calories and less cooking time.

Ingredients (per grilled cheese):

• 2 slices of bread (Bakery bread is much tastier than using regular sandwich Bunny bread) - $1.00 from Walmart

• 2 slices of regular American cheese - $1.48 from Walmart

• 1 slice white American cheese - $1.96 from Walmart

• A smear of softened butter - $2.57 from Walmart

Instructions:

1. Place the 2 slices of American cheese on one of the slices of bread

2. Place the slice of white American cheese on top of the other slices of cheese

3. Put the two slices of bread together and then smear butter on the outside of both sides of the bread (the sides without the cheese)

4. Use a toothpick to secure the sandwich together, or else the top slice of bread will fly around the air fryer from the hot air

5. Place the grilled cheese in your air fryer basket at 380 for 5 minutes

6. Flip it over and air fry for 4 more minutes

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 9 minutes

Whether it's for a quick snack in between classes or for dinner, this grilled cheese sandwich recipe is fantastic! The bread toasts perfectly and the cheese melts even better than on a stove. When I lived in a dorm, I would go to the Starbucks on campus and get a grilled cheese sandwich almost every day for lunch. That’s $5 every day 7 days a week! Now, you have all the ingredients to make your own in your dorm or apartment.

I can't imagine cooking a grilled cheese any other way. My air fryer is the most used appliance in my kitchen, as I love everything cooked in it! This grilled cheese is no exception! If you’re looking for something to serve with this air fryer grilled cheese I recommend a good tomato basil soup. You can make the soup from scratch or buy a can of soup from the grocery store as I did. This is the perfect meal to make after walking all over campus on a chilly, windy day.

Tag @airfryermunchies on Instagram if you try this simple yet delicious recipe!