It’s super easy to cook up this grilled cheese in the air fryer. Crunchy on the outside and perfectly melted on the inside! Serve with tomato soup for a meal the whole family will love.
There is nothing easier and more comfortable than tomato soup and grilled cheese.
Prepare your grilled cheese per the instructions and then pop that baby in the air fryer. Sandwiches may not be something you have considered using the air fryer for in the past, but trust me! Adding the crispiness of the air fryer keeps your sandwich crispy through all the dipping into your bowl of tomato soup!
The kids will actually eat this meal, and you don’t have to slave all day in the kitchen! WIN WIN WIN!!
Looking for more kid-friendly dishes? How about Parmesan Chicken Sliders made with frozen chicken tenders? Or Loaded Macaroni & Cheese with Hot Dogs— yum! With a side of rainbow fruit skewers and delicious yogurt dip!
Air Fry Grilled Cheese
INGREDIENTS NEEDED:
- 4 slices bread
- 8 slices American cheese (rec Kraft singles)
- 1 Tbsp, butter, softened
- 6 slices, cooked bacon
- Optional, for serving: tomato soup, prepared
RECIPE TIPS:
- Butter the bread slices generously to get that delicious golden brown crust.
- Kraft Singles American cheese was used for this recipe, but you can switch it up to any type of cheese you love! Mozzarella, provolone, monterey jack, and colby all melt well.
- Use this base recipe to make your favorite grilled cheese combinations– try adding produce like sliced tomatoes or chopped fajita veggies. Or multiple varieties of cheese or fun seasonings. The possibilities are endless!
FAQ’s:
What temperature should you use for grilled cheese in the air fryer?
About 320 degrees is a good temperature for cooking grilled cheese in the air fryer. Be sure to flip it halfway through cooking time!
Can you put cheese in air fryer?
Yes! You want to put it on something, like bread for a grilled cheese, but it’ll melt perfectly and any bits that drip onto the heated area can be eaten or wiped clean off the non-stick surface.
What cheese is best for grilled cheese?
Any cheese with good flavor that melts well, such as cheddar, gouda, Havarti, Monterey Jack or American cheese to name a few…
What To Serve with Air Fryer Grilled Cheese?
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
It’s super easy to cook up this Grilled Cheese in the air fryer. Crunchy on the outside and perfectly melted on the inside! Serve with tomato soup for a meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 8 slices American cheese (rec Kraft singles)
- 1 Tbsp, butter, softened
- 6 slices, cooked bacon
- Optional, for serving: tomato soup, prepared
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 320 degrees.
- Butter outsides of bread slices.
- Lay out bread slices, buttered side down.
- Add 2 slices of cheese to each.
- Divide bacon up between the 4 slices of bread.
- Put sandwiches together and carefully add to air fryer.
- Cook for 9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Carefully remove from air fryer.
- Serve immediately with tomato soup, if desired.
Notes
Butter the bread slices generously to get that delicious golden brown crust.
Kraft Singles American cheese was used for this recipe, but you can switch it up to any type of cheese you love! Mozzarella, provolone, monterey jack, and colby all melt well.
Use this base recipe to make your favorite grilled cheese combinations-- try adding produce like sliced tomatoes or chopped fajita veggies. Or multiple varieties of cheese or fun seasonings. The possibilities are endless!
wilhelmina says
This was am AMAZING sandwich! I think I’m in love!
Julie says
Bacon really does make everything better! This is a perfect air fryer sammie, we love it!
Alison says
Air Fryer FTW!