⏱️ Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 6–8 minutes
Total: ~10 minutes
🍽️ Serves
1 sandwich (double easily)
🧺 Ingredients
2 slices bread (white, sourdough, or sandwich bread)
1–2 slices cheese (cheddar, American, mozzarella, or a mix)
1½ tbsp butter, softened
(or mayonnaise — yes, it works great)
🔪 Preparation
Butter the bread
Spread butter (or mayo) on one side of each slice.
Assemble
Place cheese between the unbuttered sides
Buttered sides should face out
🍳 Air Frying Instructions
Preheat air fryer
190°C / 375°F for 3 minutes
Place in basket
Put sandwich in basket
Optional: place a small heat-safe rack or toothpick on top to stop bread from flying
Cook
Air fry 3–4 minutes
Flip carefully
Cook another 3–4 minutes
Check
Bread golden brown
Cheese fully melted
Add 1–2 more minutes if needed
✨ Variations
Extra cheesy: Use 2–3 slices of cheese
Garlic grilled cheese: Add garlic powder to the butter
Ham & cheese: Add thin ham inside
Spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese
