Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese

This air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich is great for your lunch or a quick breakfast. The air fryer grilled ham and cheese is the comforting food and the classic combination to have.

I love how this easy grilled ham and cheese in an air fryer gets ready in no time. The bread toasts perfectly and the cheese melts are just superb.

The ingredients used in this sandwich are simple yet classic. Today I’ll be sharing with you the classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich recipe that reminds me of my childhood days.

Don’t miss the tips and serving ideas for grilled ham and cheese in an air fryer.

 

How to make Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese?

Making classic air fryer grilled ham and cheese is easy and delicious. You just need a few ingredients and your good to go. Most of the ingredients are already available in your pantry.

Let’s check what ingredients you’ll need for the recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of bread
• Sliced Ham
• Cheddar Cheese
• Butter (melted)

Instruction:

1. Start with preheating your air fryer at 380F for 2-3 minutes.
2. Butter the bread this will help to achieve the crispy sandwich when cooked in the air fryer.
3. Place the slice of ham on the other unbuttered bread of your sandwich.
   You can fold the slice of ham if they are peaking off the bread. This also gives some height and looks clean.
4. After that add a layer of a cheese slice. You can use your favorite cheese, but I’m using cheddar cheese in this recipe.
5. You can also add some salt and pepper for extra flavor if you like.
6. Top off the sandwich with the second piece of bread. You can insert a clean toothpick that holds the sandwich shape while cooking.
7. Now place the sandwich in the air fryer basket and cook at 380F for 4 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
8. You can add a minute or two if you want extra-crisp or until they are golden brown.
9. Remove the air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich from the air fryer basket, serve and enjoy.

 

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

What kind of cheese and ham to use for air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwiches?

You can use any type of cheese and ham according to your preference for this recipe.
Here are some of the ideas while picking your ham:

• Peppered Ham
• Honey Ham
• Turner Ham
• Benton’s Ham

 

Cheese you can use are;

• Cheddar Cheese
• American Cheese
• Mozzarella
• Swiss
• Pepper Jack or Ghost Pepper Cheese
• Gouda Cheese
• Munster

 

Tips for making the best air fryer grilled ham and cheese

• Always preheat your air fryer before cooking. Don’t skip this process because this process helps to cook food evenly and fast.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, always leave enough space for the hot air to circulate in the air fryer for the best result.
• Use a clean toothpick to prevent the bread from flying away while air frying.
• The cooking time varies according to the thickness of bread you use for the recipe.

 

Serving ideas for the air fryer grilled ham and cheese

You can have your grilled ham and cheese sandwich with your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup, ranch dressing, marinara sauce, and any more.

You can also serve the air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich with other side dishes such as French fries, tomato soup, salad, chips, and many more.

 

Dipping ideas for air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich

Dipping sauce with an air fryer hot ham and cheese changes the whole game. Some of you might like dipping sauce with your sandwich and some of you might not like it.

If you’re a person who likes dips with your food like me then here are some of the dipping ideas for you.

• Ketchup
• BBQ Sauce
• Mustard Sauce
• Marinara Sauce

The bread you can use for air fryer ham and cheese sandwich is;

• White Bread
• Brown Bread
• Wheat Bread
• Potato Bread
• Multigrain Bread
• Croissant
• Artisan Bread
• French Baguette
• Rye Bread

 

Here are some of the frequently asked questions for this recipe

 

Can you put cheese in an air fryer?

Well, you can’t put the cheese directly in the air fryer because it melts and stick to the air fryer basket which results in a mess.

 

Can you put a toothpick in an air fryer?

Yes, you can use a toothpick to hold the food down together while air frying the food.

The hot airflow from the air fryer might blow the light food around such as the slice of bread from the air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

So, you can use the toothpick to secure the food together.

 

Can I toast in an air fryer?

Yes, you can toast in an air fryer. Just add a slice of bread into the air fryer basket and air fry at 400F for 3-4 minutes. You can add a minute more if you like your toast darker.

 

How long to cook air fryer grilled ham and cheese?

The air fryer grilled ham and cheese cook time is 4 minutes on each side.

The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the bread.

However, sometimes the cooking time varies depending on the air fryer brand you use.

So, you can adjust the cooking time depending on these facts.

 

Can I store the air fryer grilled ham and cheese?

Yes, you can store the leftover sandwich in a zip lock bag and put it in the refrigerator and they are good for 2days.

 

Can I reheat the air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich?

Yes, just place the leftover sandwich in the air fryer basket set the temperature at 350F for 3-4 minutes or until they are warm through.

 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Calories- 610kcal, Sodium- 1400mg, Fat- 41g, Protein- 31g, Saturated Fat- 21g, Fiber-2g, Carbohydrate- 25g, Cholesterol-121mg, Potassium- 315mg, Sugar- 4g, Vitamin A- 910IU, Calcium- 485mg, Iron-3mg

If you like air fryer grilled ham and cheese, look what else you can air fry:

• Air fryer kale chips

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