Easy Air Fryer Pizza Grilled Cheese
Air fryer Pizza Grilled Cheese - Two amazing comfort foods combined to make a delectable pizza sandwich. Pepperoni, ham, and melty cheese in between two buttery slices of toasted bread. This is the ultimate pizza sandwich!
Servings 1
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 tablespoon pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 slice ham
- 6 slices pepperoni
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer to 5 minutes.
- Place two slices of bread on a plate or cutting board and spread each slice with an even layer of butter.
- Flip the bread over and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce to each slice.
- To one slice of bread, add a layer of mozzarella cheese, one slice of ham, 6 pepperoni slices, and more mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle some garlic powder and Italian seasoning on top. Place the remaining slice of bread on top to make a sandwich.
- Add the sandwich to the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip halfway through.
- Remove the sandwich from the air fryer. Let cool. Then cut in half and enjoy!
Stove Top Instructions:
- Lay slices of bread on a cutting board or plate. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Turn the slices of bread over and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each slice of bread.
- To one slice of bread layer on mozzarella cheese, ham, 6 pepperoni slices, and more mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with some Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Top with the remaining slice of bread.
- Cook the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat, flipping once until golden brown on both sides.
Notes
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- This sandwich is best when eaten fresh. If you do have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2-3 minutes until warm.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
- You may need to use toothpicks to hold the sandwich down if using really thin bread.
- Use a good quality bread for best results. I used country style sliced bread. I love it because it's thick and holds up well in the air fryer.
- Use a large pancake spatula to make it easier to place the sandwich into the air fryer basket.
- Be sure to check on your sandwich halfway through the cooking process. It’s cooks really fast!
Nutrition
Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1364mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1161IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 419mg | Iron: 3mg
