Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sandwich (Crispy + Melty)

Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sandwich (Crispy + Melty)

This air fryer ham and cheese sandwich cooks up crisp and golden outside with gooey melted cheese inside—perfect for a quick lunch without the stovetop.

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Course lunch

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 680 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 Slices of Bread
2 tbs Butter
4 slices American Cheese
8 slices Ham

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
Butter one side of each bread slice.
Place ham and cheese between two bread slices, with buttered sides facing out.
Place sandwich in air fryer with the top slice secure (toothpick optional for strong airflow models).
Air fry until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 6–8 minutes (check early if your air fryer runs hot).
Rest 1 minute, slice, and serve.

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Notes

Thick bread may need extra time; watch color more than the clock.
If bread browns before cheese melts, lower temperature slightly next time or rest 1 minute after cooking.
Strong airflow? Use a toothpick or small rack to keep the top slice from shifting.

Please note that the provided nutritional information is an estimate derived from online calculators. Actual nutritional values may vary based on a variety of factors unique to your ingredients and preparation methods.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 38gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 2422mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 748IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 527mgIron: 3mg

Keyword air fryer, air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich

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