The recipe for making the air fryer cheese toast is very simple. You just need the best melting cheese and a few more ingredients, and you can start making fabulous-tasting toast. Cheese is my weakness, and my ideal evening is a glass of red wine paired with cheese, a perfect combination, and my satisfaction.
What ingredients are needed to make an air fryer cheese toast recipe?
The ingredients needed to make an air fryer cheese toast recipe are below.
- Four slices of fresh toast bread
- Four slices of cheese: I have used Hochland cheese as I wanted a long-melting cheese. But you can also use Gruyere, Gouda, Provolone, Cheddar, or any other good melting cheese.
- Two slices of ham
- 3 tbsp of mayo or butter, optional
4 Steps to make an air fryer cheese toast recipe
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 5 minutes. In the meantime, spread 1.5 tbsp butter or mayo on each side of the bread.
- Top the bread with two ham slices and two cheese slices.
- Cover it with the other bread slice.
- Toast in the air fryer for three to five minutes at 320°F (160°C). Serve with a salad.
Air fryer cheese toast recipe video:
Other air fryer recipes to try:
- Air fryer sweet potato fries
- Air fryer halibut fish
- Air fryer corn ribs
- Air fryer pork skewer
- Halloumi cheese in the air fryer
- Vegetable platter in the air fryer
FAQ’s
What type of bread should I use for cheese toast?
Use fresh toast bread or any soft sandwich bread. Avoid hard and crusty breads like sourdough unless you’re pre-slicing thin.
What cheeses melt best in an air fryer toast?
Hochland, Gruyere, Gouda, Provolone, Cheddar, or Mozzarella melt best in an air fryer for making toast. Avoid dry or crumbly cheeses.
Can I skip the ham for a vegetarian version?
Yes, you can skip ham and add grilled veggies, sliced tomatoes, or avocado to the air fryer cheese toast.
How do I prevent cheese from leaking out during toasting?
To prevent cheese from leaking out during toasting, ensure cheese slices are not hanging over the bread edges and press the sandwich gently before toasting.
Can this cheese toast recipe be made without an air fryer?
Yes, you can make cheese toast in a toaster, a pan, and an oven.
Air Fryer Cheese Toast recipe
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 slices toast bread
- 4 slices hochland cheese
- 2 slices ham
- 3 tbsp mayo
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 5 minutes. In the meantime, spread 1.5 tbsp butter or mayo on each side of the bread.
- Top the bread with two ham slices and two cheese slices.
- Cover it with the other bread slice.
- Toast in the air fryer for three to five minutes at 320°F (160°C). Serve with a salad.
