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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese With Bacon

April 14, 2021
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Have you tried making air fryer grilled cheese with bacon?

You can make the best sandwich in an air fryer with cheese and bacon.

Grilled cheese with bacon in an air fryer along with some bread has been the perfect Sunday breakfast for my family.

Air fryer grilled cheese with mayo

You can also replace bacon and make air fryer grilled cheese and ham for your breakfast. Believe me, these are great ideas for your perfect breakfast.

And if you’re a fan of spicy food you can top with green chilies over the toppings such as avocado, bacon, or maybe some tomato if you prefer. If you like making this type of quick breakfast recipe, be sure to check, the air fryer kielbasa, and air fryer bacon and eggs.

 

So, today I’ll be sharing with you the air fryer sandwich recipes, some of the tips, and keep on reading don’t miss the topping ideas.

 

How to make air fryer grilled cheese with bacon?

I usually like to make a sandwich with air-fried grilled cheese with bacon. It’s easy to make and is delicious. Here are the ingredients to make your air fryer grilled cheese with bacon.

Ingredients:

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  • 2 slices of cheese (cheddar or any other cheese you prefer)
  • 2 slices of bacon pre-cooked
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter (soften)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Heat the butter in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
  3. Spread the butter on one side of the bread and lay 1 slice of cheddar cheese on top.air fry bacon mac and cheese bites
  4. After that add the slice of bacon on top of the cheese. Then place the other slice of buttered bread.Bacon grilles cheese
  5. Place on the air fryer basket and cook at 400F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip halfway through the cooking process.how long do you air fry mac and cheese bites
  6. Remove from the air fryer basket, and serve it with your favorite dipping.

 

You can find the air fryer grilled cheese and bacon recipe in the printable card below.

 

Tips to make the perfect air fryer grilled cheese and bacon

  • You can use any type of bread for this recipe such as brown bread, whole wheat, classic white, Texas toast, honey oat, etc.
  • Place a toothpick through the sandwich to secure it from falling apart while cooking.
  • Make sure you don’t overlap the bread in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches instead.
  • If your air fryer is not nonstick then spray your air fryer basket to prevent sticking while cooking.

 

Topping ideas for air fryer grilled cheese and bacon

You can top your bacon-grilled cheese with any of your favorite toppings. There’s no harsh rule for topping your sandwich. But here are some of the ideas that may help you choose the topping:

  • Avocado
  • Sliced tomato
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Ham, turkey
  • Chilis for spice lover

Air fryer grilles cheese and tomato

What do you serve with air fryer grilled cheese and bacon?

The grilled cheese and bacon are perfect for your breakfast or a quick lunch. This recipe is so versatile that you can serve with any other main dish or side dish. Let’s see what can be served along with this dish:

  • Tomato Soup
  • Salad
  • Fruit salad
  • French fries
  • Chips

Dipping ideas for your air fryer grilled cheese with bacon

Some of you might like to dip your grilled cheese with a bacon sandwich rather than having it with other side dishes.
You can dip your grilled cheese with a bacon sandwich with;

  • Ketchup
  • Mustard Sauce
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Ranch dressing
  • Marinara Sauce

 

Here are some of the frequently asked questions for this recipe;

 

Can I put bacon in an air fryer?

Yes, you can put bacon in an air fryer. Place the bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes at 180C/360F.

 

Do you use butter or mayo for air fryer grilled cheese with bacon?

You can use either of these for your air-fried grilled cheese with bacon. I use both of them depending on my mood. Both of them are equally tasty.

Mayonnaise has a higher heat point that easily melts the cheese without burning. And the egg in mayo helps to make the sandwich super crispy.

Butter is the best option for those who don’t prefer mayonnaise. You can also use garlic butter for this recipe for those who love garlic flavor in their food.

air fryer grilled cheese and bacon

What cheese to use for air fryer grilled cheese with bacon?

You can use any type of cheese according to your preference. Just changing the cheese in this recipe can change the full flavor of your air fryer grilled cheese with bacon.

You can use cheddar cheese, American cheese, mozzarella cheese, or if you want to spice up your sandwich you can use pepper jack or ghost pepper cheese.

 

How much cheese to use for air fryer grilled cheese with bacon?

You can use as much cheese you would like for a grilled cheese sandwich. I used 1 slice of cheddar cheese, you can go ahead and add 2 of them or more if you like.

 

How long to cook air fryer grilled cheese with bacon?

The air fryer grilled cheese with bacon cook time is 5-7 minutes or until is golden brown.

You can add the cooking time according to the thickness of the bread and how crunchy you like your sandwich.

 

How to store the air fryer grilled cheese with bacon?

You can store your leftover grilled cheese in a zip lock bag and put it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

You can reheat the air fryer grilled cheese sandwich by following the process given below.

Air fryer bacon, egg and cheese sandwich

How to reheat the air fryer grilled cheese with bacon?

Place the leftover grilled cheese sandwich in the air fryer basket and heat at 380F for 2-3 minutes or until it’s heated through.

 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Calories- 260kcal, Sodium- 545mg, Fat- 21g, Protein- 15g, Saturated Fat- 8g, Fiber-6g, Carbohydrate- 25g, Cholesterol-41mg, Potassium- 56mg, Sugar- 3g, Vitamin A- 340IU, Calcium- 373mg, Iron-2mg

If you like air fryer grilled cheese with bacon, look what else you can air fry:

  • Air fryer bacon and eggs

If you’ve tried this air fryer grilled cheese with bacon, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese with Bacon

Easy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese With Bacon: TopAirFryerRecipes

Have you ever tried making air fryer grilled cheese with bacon? Try this amazing recipe which gets ready in under 10 minutes, master the art of air frying.
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Prep Time 6 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices cheese (cheddar or any other cheese you prefer)
  • 2 slices bacon pre-cooked
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2 tbsp butter (Soften)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 2-3 minutes.
  • Heat the butter in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
  • Spread the butter on one side of the bread and lay 1 slice of cheddar cheese on top.
    grilled cheese with bacon in air fryer
  • After that add the slice of bacon on top of the cheese. Then place the other slice of buttered bread.
    Bacon grilles cheese
  • Place on the air fryer basket and cook at 200C/400F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip halfway through the cooking process.
    how long do you air fry mac and cheese bites
  • Remove from the air fryer basket, serve it with your favorite dipping.
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