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    Home » Recipes » Easy Air Fryer Recipes

    Easy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Ups + Video

    April 1, 2022 by Ivory 1 Comment

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    These easy air fryer grilled cheese roll ups are so cute and fun to make! The kids will love this take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. These grilled cheese dippers are quick and easy to make and perfect for lunch, dinner, or an appetizer.

    Like quick and easy air fryer recipes? Be sure to try my Easy Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups next!

    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up being pulled apart and exposing stretchy cheese.
    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up
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    1 Recipe Video:
    2 Subscribe And Follow Munchy Goddess!
    3 Why You Will Love This Recipe:
    4 Q&A:
    5 What to serve with Grilled Cheese Roll Ups?
    6 Equipment Needed:
    7 Ingredients:
    8 Air Fryer Instructions:
    9 Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes:
    10 Stove Top Instructions:
    11 Recipe Variations:
    12 Make Ahead Method:
    13 Storage and Reheating Instructions:
    14 Pro Tips:
    15 Try These Easy Air Fryer Recipes Next!
    16 Easy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Rolls Ups

    Recipe Video:

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    Why You Will Love This Recipe:

    • It’s easy! This recipe has only 3 ingredients.
    • It’s fun! These grilled cheese sticks are so fun to make, and the kids will love them!
    • These rolled up grilled cheese sandwiches can even be made ahead of time!
    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up suspended in the air and oozing cheese out the end.
    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up with oozing cheese

    Q&A:

    Can I leave the bread crust on?

    I tried making these with the bread crust on and the the crust came out really hard. For the best results, I recommend cutting the crust off of the bread.

    What should I do with the leftover bread crust?

    You can store the leftover bread crust in an airtight Zip Loc bag and use them later to make homemade croutons, bread crumbs, or Cinnamon Sugar Bread Crust Treats.

    What to serve with Grilled Cheese Roll Ups?

    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up about to be dipped in tomato soup.
    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up with tomato soup.
    • Tomato soup! Perfect for dipping these roll ups in.
    • Chicken noodle soup
    • Crinkle cut French fries
    • Hard boil eggs
    • Potato chips
    • Salad (Caesar or spinach)
    • Marinara sauce for dipping
    • Sweet potato fries
    • Fresh fruit
    • Carrot sticks
    • Broccoli

    Equipment Needed:

    • Air Fryer
    • Rolling Pin

    Ingredients:

    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Ups recipe labeled ingredients on a white marble surface: bread, shredded cheese, melted butter.
    • Sliced bread - soft bread works the best.
    • Butter - melted
    • Cheese - I used shredded Colby Jack cheese, but you can use other kinds of cheese too. I’ve found that shredded cheese and soft cheese like American cheese slices work best because they won't  tear the bread when rolling.

    Air Fryer Instructions:

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer to 6 minutes.

    Black air fryer panel with a silver dial being set to 6 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.

    2. Start by cutting the crust from the slices of bread (a serrated knife works best for this).

    Crust being cut off of a slice of bread with a silver chef's knife on a wood cutting board.

    3. Roll each slice of bread flat with the rolling pin. Make sure they are completely flat.

    A wooden rolling pin flattening a slice of bread on a wood cutting board.

    4. Add about 2 tablespoons of cheese to each slice, then tightly roll.

    Shredded cheese added to a flattened slice of bread and then tightly rolled up on a wood cutting board.

    5. Brush melted butter on the top and sides of each roll up.

    Melted butter being brushed on all sides of each roll up with a black and red basting brush on a wood cutting board.

    6. Place roll ups into the air fryer, seam down, and cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown. Be sure to check on them halfway through.

    Grilled cheese roll ups added to a black air fryer basket and cooked until golden brown.

    7. Once they are done, remove them from air fryer and let them cool. Enjoy them as they are, with some soup, or with your favorite dipping sauce.

    5 air fryer grilled cheese roll ups stacked on top of each other and oozing cheese out the ends.
    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Ups

    Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes:

    • Easy Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups + Video
    • Easy Air Fryer Hot Ham and Cheese Wraps + Video
    • Easy Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potato Slices + Video
    • Easy Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza + Video
    • Easy Air Fryer Pizza Quesadilla + Video

    Stove Top Instructions:

    1. Start by cutting the crust from the slices of bread (a serrated knife works best for this).

    2. Roll each slice of bread flat with the rolling pin. Make sure they are completely flat.

    3. Add about 2 tablespoons of cheese to each slice, then tightly roll.

    4. Brush melted butter on all sides of each roll up.

    5. To a nonstick pan, add the grilled cheese rolls ups, seam down, and cook over medium high heat until all sides are golden brown.

    6. Once done, remove roll ups from the pan and let cool. Enjoy them as they are, with some soup, or with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Recipe Variations:

    • Grilled Cheese Roll Ups with tortillas - You can totally make these using tortilla wraps instead of bread.
    • Cheese - I tested these using a variety of cheeses and found that shredded cheese or American cheese slices work the best because they are soft and won't tear the bread while folding. Mozzarella cheese sticks worked great too, just be sure to cut them into fourths lengthwise. I also tried using cheddar cheese slices and it was hard to roll the bread without it ripping the bread. I had to cut the cheddar cheese into strips and then I was able to roll them up without any tears to the bread.
    • Try adding some cooked bacon crumbles or ham. Yum!

    Make Ahead Method:

    You can make these a day or two ahead of time. Assemble the roll up as directed, minus the butter. Do not cook. Wrap each individual roll tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Once you are ready to cook them, remove the plastic wrap and continue following the recipe where you left off.

    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up being pulled apart and exposing stretchy cheese.
    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up

    Storage and Reheating Instructions:

    • If you have any leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
    • To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-2 minutes.

    Pro Tips:

    • Be sure to use soft bread. Stale or hard bread doesn’t work that well with this recipe.
    • Soft cheese like shredded cheese or American cheese slices work best for this recipe because they are soft and won’t tear the bread when rolling.
    • Make sure to butter these up really good on all sides before air frying them.
    • Expect these to be slightly crispier than stove top grilled cheese roll ups.
    • Tightly roll the roll ups so that they do not come undone in the air fryer. I had one of the roll ups open up the first time I tested this recipe but making sure I rolled them tightly solved that problem. You can also press firmly on the roll up at the end of the rolling process to flatten it a little which will also help it stay in tact.
    • When placing the roll ups in the air fryer basket, align the ends so that they are facing front to back and not side to side. This will help to prevent them from rolling out of place or unrolling when pushing in and pulling out the air fryer basket during the cooking process.
    • As always, be sure to check on these halfway through the cooking time.
    • I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart air fryer to test this recipe. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust this recipe based on what air fryer you are using.

    Try These Easy Air Fryer Recipes Next!

    • Easy Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups + Video
    • Easy Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza
    • Easy Air Fryer Hot Ham and Cheese Wraps + Video
    • Easy Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potato Slices + Video

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    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Up being pulled apart and exposing stretchy cheese.

    Easy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Rolls Ups

    Ivory
    These easy air fryer grilled cheese rolls ups are so cute and fun to make! The kids will love this take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. These grilled cheese dippers are quick and easy to make and perfect for lunch, dinner, or an appetizer.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 16 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 212 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Rolling Pin

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 slices white bread
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese

    Instructions
     

    Air Fryer Instructions:

    • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer to 6 minutes.
    • Start by cutting the crust from the slices of bread (a serrated knife works best for this).
    • Roll each slice of bread flat with the rolling pin.
    • Add about 2 tablespoons of cheese to each slice, then tightly roll.
    • Brush melted butter on the top and sides of each roll up.
    • Place roll ups into the air fryer, seam down, and cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown. Be sure to check on them halfway through.
    • Once they are done, remove them from air fryer and let them cool. Enjoy them, as they are, with some soup, or with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Stove Top Instructions:

    • Start by cutting the crust from the slices of bread (a serrated knife works best for this).
    • Roll each slice of bread flat with the rolling pin. Make sure they are completely flat.
    • Add about 2 tablespoons of cheese to each slice, then tightly roll.
    • Brush melted butter on all sides of each roll up.
    • To a nonstick pan, add the grilled cheese rolls ups and cook over medium high heat until all sides are golden brown.
    • Once done, remove roll ups from the pan and let cool. Enjoy them as they are, with some soup, or with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Notes

    *If you have any leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
    *To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-2 minutes.
    *Be sure to use soft bread. Stale or hard bread doesn’t work that well with this recipe.
    *Soft cheese like shredded cheese or American cheese slices work best for this recipe because they are soft and won’t tear the bread when rolling.
    *Make sure to butter these up really good on all sides before air frying them.
    *Expect these to be slightly crispier than stove top grilled cheese roll ups.
    *Tightly roll the roll ups so that they do not come undone in the air fryer. I had one of the roll ups open up the first time I tested this recipe but making sure I rolled them tightly solved that problem. You can also press firmly on the roll up at the end of the rolling process to flatten it a little which will also help it stay in tact.
    *When placing the roll ups in the air fryer basket, align the ends so that they are facing front to back and not side to side. This will help to prevent them from rolling out of place or unrolling when pushing in and pulling out the air fryer basket during the cooking process.
    *As always, be sure to check on these halfway through the cooking time.
    *I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart air fryer to test this recipe. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust this recipe based on what air fryer you are using.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 403IUCalcium: 235mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Marilyn

      April 02, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      These air fryer grilled cheese rolls have the best crispy butter flavor and easier to handle than a traditional grilled cheese sandwich. You can make more with this recipe than with usual grilled cheese sandwiches. Super great for kids!! Easier to dip into anything! These are so very simply great!

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