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Air Fryer Pizza Grilled Cheese

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Air fryer pizza grilled cheese is a sandwich that combines all the best parts of pizza and grilled cheese! You take two slices of bread, spread on some pizza sauce, add melty cheese, and throw in your favorite pizza toppings like pepperoni or veggies. Then, you stick it in the air fryer, which makes the bread super crispy and the cheese perfectly gooey. It’s basically like having a mini pizza in sandwich form, but way faster to make and way less messy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices of bread any kind you like, see notes below
  • 2 Tablespoons Pizza sauce 1–2 tbsp pizza sauce (enough to cover the bread)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or any cheese that melts well. My second choice is Provolone.
  • 8 slices pepperoni or any pizza toppings you like
  • 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray (for that golden, crispy finish)

Optional

  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, black pepper and garlic powder for extra flavor

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 °C)

Assemble Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • Spread the Sauce: Flip the bread and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce. Don’t overdo it, or it’ll get soggy! You can also skip the sauce.
    Add cheeses and pepperoni - Add a layer of mozzarella cheese slices to one piece of bread, followed by a layer of pepperoni slices. Pictures 2 and 3. Or any other pizza toppings you want.
    Top It Off: Place the other slice of bread on top to make a sandwich. Spread butter on the outside of both bread slices or spray lightly with cooking spray. You can also use mayo. Sprinkle a little Italian seasoning or garlic powder if you like.
  • Air Fry: Place the sandwich in the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melty.
  • Serve - Carefully cut the sandwich in half lengthwise or diagonally.

Notes

  1. I recommend using firm bread with a denser texture and structure, like sourdough, ciabatta, baguette, or whole-grain sandwich bread. These breads have a sturdier crust and a chewy interior that can handle moisture from sauces and toppings without falling apart or getting soggy when loaded with ingredients.
  2. You can use cheese slices if that’s what you’ve got. Just make sure to cover the bread evenly so you get melty cheese all over.
  3. How do I reheat leftovers?
    Pop it back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to bring back the crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 551mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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