4 servingsbutter or mayonnaisecheddar or other melting cheese

Grilled Cheese Dippers

By Coco Morante

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4 Servings

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less than 15 min

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Easy

Grilled Cheese Dippers
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Recipe Details

Course: Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 7 min

Total Time: less than 15 min

Cooking Technique: Instant Vortex Air Fryer, parchment paper

Diet: Vegan

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter or mayonnaise
  • 4 slices sourdough
  • 2 slices cheddar or other melting cheese
  • 2 tbsp shredded or grated parmesan
This is your basic and wonderful grilled cheese in all of its melty, toasty glory. After air frying, the sandwiches are sliced into strips that are perfect for dunking into Classic Tomato Soup (page 59). Use whatever melting cheese you prefer—sharp cheddar is my favorite, but Muenster, provolone, fontina, and American are excellent choices, too. "Copyright © 2022 by Coco Morante Photography © 2022 by Dana Gallagher "

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the air fryer on Bake at 375°F and set cooking time for 7 minutes. If using a toaster oven–style air fryer, line the cooking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the butter or mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place the bread, buttered side down, on a plate or on the lined cooking pan.
  3. Place a slice of cheese on 2 pieces of bread. Top with the remaining bread, buttered side up. Sprinkle the parmesan (if using) evenly over the top of each sandwich.
  4. Place the cooking pan in the air fryer, or if using a basket- style air fryer, place the sandwiches in the basket. Bake the sandwiches in the preheated air fryer.
  5. When the cooking program ends, transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut them into 1-inch-wide strips. Serve right away, with soup alongside for dunking.

Notes

To make extra-gooey and -cheesy sandwiches, double the cheese.

About the chef

Coco Morante

Coco Morante

Coco Morante is a bestselling cookbook author with seven titles, including The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook and The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook. With a passion for cooking since childhood, Morante is known for her expertise in Instant Pot recipes and her ability to simplify meal preparation. She contributes recipes and photography to well-known publications like Simply Recipes and The Kitchn, and manages the popular Instant Pot Recipes Facebook page. Morante's approachable style has made her a trusted resource for home cooks everywhere.

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