This is an updated version of the grilled cheese sandwich Ree enjoyed as a child. The pesto mayo is a new addition, but the biggest difference is using the air fryer to cook the sandwich. A grilled cheese cooked in a skillet often results in crisp browned bread but an unmelted center. The air fryer melts the cheese inside and toasts the bread perfectly.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 4 slices Texas toast
- 4 slices Cheddar
- 2 slices mozzarella
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and pesto until well combined.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the pesto mayo on each slice of Texas toast. To the bottom slice of each sandwich, layer on a slice of Cheddar, then a slice of mozzarella, followed by a second slice of Cheddar. Top each with the second slice of bread, spread-side down. Spread the remaining mayo mix on the outside of both sandwiches, top and bottom.
- Air-fry both, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp, about 6 minutes.
- Slice in half and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 667 |
| Total Fat | 49 g |
| Saturated Fat | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Cholesterol | 88 mg |
| Sodium | 1087 mg |
Reviews
I tried this today. Cheese melted the same as if I had used a pan. Turning the sandwich was awkward. Cleanup is so much more than if I had just used a pan. Don’t bother with the air fryer unless you’re like Ree and have a cleanup crew waiting in the wings.
So yummy! Never cook a grilled cheese sandwich any other way again.
Looks like a total mess in the air fryer ?!?!
So the recipe on her website is different. Temp 390 says 4-6 mins on each side. I think the temp or the time was too long. We did one with sliced cheddar and that didn’t fully melt. Next one we did shredded cheddar and cooked at 375 for 4 mins each side. That was perfect. I think the airfryer is a better way to make a grilled cheese.
This is so good! We turned it on 350 but had to turn it up so I’d say 400:) the cheese so yummy!
Air fryer temperature please!!!
At what temperature should the air fryer be set?
At what temp do I put the Air fryer on?