Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Healthy grilled cheese with veggies sliced in half on a white plate

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is crisp and golden on the outside and melty and gooey on the inside. Add veggies for a healthier grilled cheese that's even more delicious!

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Servings

Calories 286kcal

Equipment

Airfryer
"Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Scrub Brush- 10.25 inches Cast Iron Frying Pan With 10 inch Bristle Brush "
Wooden Cutting Board

Ingredients

Regular Grilled Cheese

2 slices white or whole-grain bread
1-2 slices cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter

Healthy Grilled Cheese with Veggies

2 slices whole-grain oat bread
2 slices cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons sweet corn kernels
2 teaspoons red bell pepper diced
2 teaspoons onion diced
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon olive oil
A pinch of salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Regular Grilled Cheese

Smear butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Place two slices of cheese between the bread.
Place the bread slices to the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 5 minutes on one side. Flip, then cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Cut the sandwich and serve hot with ketchup or dipping of your choice.

Grilled Cheese with Veggies

Heat a skillet, add olive oil, and sauté red bell pepper, onion and corn kernels and thyme for 2 minutes at medium heat, until the edges are brown.
Smear butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Place one slice of cheese over the bread and add 2 tablespoons of cooked vegetables, then place another cheese slice over the vegetables and cover with bread.
Place the bread slices to the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 5 minutes on one side. Flip, then cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Cut the sandwich and serve hot with ketchup or dipping of your choice.

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