Pioneer Woman Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Recipe is a total game-changer. It makes the bread super crunchy.
Ingredients
- Sourdough bread: 2 thick slices.
- Salted butter: 2 tablespoons softened.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: 2 thick slices.
- Monterey Jack cheese: 1 thick slice.
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon optional for zing.
Instructions
Prep the Bread
- Spread softened butter on one side of each slice. Make sure you cover the edges for extra crunch.
Add the Cheese
- Place the cheese slices between the non-buttered sides. I like to mix different types of cheese.
Secure the Sandwich
- Use two toothpicks to pin the bread together. This stops the top slice from flying off.
Preheat the Air Fryer
- Set your air fryer to 370 degrees. Let it warm up for three minutes first.
Cook the First Side
- Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket. Cook it for four minutes until golden brown.
Flip the Sandwich
- Carefully flip the sandwich over using a spatula. Remove the toothpicks if they are in the way.
Finish Cooking
- Cook for another three to four minutes. The cheese should be bubbly and very gooey.
Rest and Serve
- Let the sandwich sit for one minute. Slice it on a diagonal and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality bread like sourdough or brioche.
- Thick bread holds the cheese much better.
- Always use softened butter for an even coating.
- Mayonnaise is also a great swap for butter.
- It creates a very dark and crispy crust.
- Do not crowd the air fryer basket.
- Cook only one or two sandwiches at once.
- Grating your own cheese makes it melt better.
- Pre-sliced cheese has chemicals that stop smooth melting.
- Add a pinch of garlic salt to the butter.
- It adds a wonderful savory flavor to every bite.