Air Fryer Grilled Ham And Cheese
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Try this Air Fryer Grilled Ham And Cheese sandwich for a tasty lunch or dinner! It’s so easy to make a crispy, melted grilled cheese in the air fryer. Use mayonnaise on the outside of the bread slices and the sandwich will toast up perfectly.
Grilled Ham And Cheese In Air Fryer
This air fryer grilled ham and cheese offers a delicious twist on a classic comfort food favorite. The air fryer works its magic by crisping up the bread to golden perfection while heating the gooey cheese and savory ham to melty goodness. It’s the perfect method that gets you a satisfying crunch with every bite.
You can even switch up the deli ingredients. Follow the easy recipe instructions and try swiss cheese with turkey slices or provolone with salami. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly filling, making it the perfect option for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with a side salad or soup, this air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.
Making sandwiches in the air fryer takes them to the next level! Try some of our other recipes: Air Fryer Toasted Sandwich, Air Fryer Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich, or Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
How To Make Air Fryer Grilled Ham And Cheese
Assemble the sandwich first.
Spread mayonnaise on one side of the bread, then flip the slice over and spread the other side with mustard.
Top bread with a slice of cheese, a few slices of ham, and another slice of cheese.
Spread mustard on a new slice of bread. Flip it over and top the sandwich. Then finish it off by spreading mayonnaise on top of the bread.
Use a spatula to place the sandwich in the air fryer basket.
Heat sandwich at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. At this point, open up the air fryer and use the spatula to flip over the sandwich.
Close up air fryer and finish toasting sandwich at 400 degrees for 3 minutes.
Once sandwich is done, open up air fryer and use a spatula to move the grilled cheese from the air fryer basket to a plate.
Now it’s ready to be enjoyed!
Cooking Tips
- Using mayo instead of butter helps the bread to get that delicious golden brown crunch
- Flipping the sandwich partway through cooking time ensures that both sides get browned evenly
- Try changing up the deli ingredients: swiss cheese with turkey slices or provolone with salami
What To Serve With Air Fryer Grilled Ham And Cheese
This yummy lunch idea would be awesome with homemade sides like Air Fryer Mini Peppers, Cucumber Chickpea Salad, or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips.
And for serving the sandwich, you can use these sauces as condiments or dips: Instant Pot BBQ Sauce Recipe, Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe (Fresh Italian Homemade Pesto, Best Ever), and Best Ever Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe.
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Air Fryer Grilled Ham And Cheese
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Ingredients
- 2 oz bread 2 slices
- 1 Tbsp mayo divided
- 2 tsp dijon mustard divided
- 2 oz cheese sharp cheddar, 2 slices
- 3 oz ham a few slices
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Instructions
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of the bread, then flip the slice over and spread the other side with mustard.
- Top bread with a slice of cheese, a few slices of ham, and another slice of cheese.
- Spread mustard on a new slice of bread. Flip it over and top the sandwich. Then finish it off by spreading mayonnaise on top of the bread.
- Use a spatula to place the sandwich in the air fryer basket.
- Heat sandwich at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. At this point, open up the air fryer and use the spatula to flip over the sandwich.
- Close up air fryer and finish toasting sandwich at 400 degrees for 3 minutes.
- Once sandwich is done, open up air fryer and use a spatula to move the grilled cheese from the air fryer basket to a plate.
Notes
- Using mayo instead of butter helps the bread to get that delicious golden brown crunch
- Flipping the sandwich partway through cooking time ensures that both sides get browned evenly
- Try changing up the deli ingredients: swiss cheese with turkey slices or provolone with salami
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