Make the best toasted sandwich in the air fryer with this Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sandwich! Air Fryer Sandwiches are simple to make with a combination of savory ham and gooey cheese, toasted to perfection!
This easy Air Fryer Ham and Cheese takes air fryer sandwiches to a whole new level. This recipe is a simple ham and cheese but instead of using a skillet to toast the bread, this air fryer will be used. It’s the same delicious taste and texture without ever having to use the stovetop!
This sandwich in the air fryer is also easy to customize with you favorite meat, cheese, bread, and toppings.
What ingredients do you need for Classic Air Fryer Ham and Cheese?
- Ham, Turkey, Chicken Breast or Other Protein of Choice
- Colby Jack Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Provolone, or Favorite Cheddar Cheeses
- Deli Style Bread, Multi-Grain Bread, Sourdough Bread
- Butter
- Optional Ingredients – Tomato slices, Slices of Bacon, Lettuce, Mayo, Mustard, Onion
These ingredients will yield the same deli-style sandwich flavors that you prefer but without ever going to the deli!
Tips for Making Air Fryer Sandwiches:
- Get Creative and Customize – Easily swap the ham an cheese for other ingredients like turkey or roast beef.
- Make it Extra Crispy – If you want extra crispy add a little bit more butter or spritz with olive oil cooking spray before air frying.
- Coat the Air Fryer Basket – Use parchment paper or coat the air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray before air frying to prevent sticking.
- Add extra ingredients or condiments – Use mustard, lettuce, tomato, and a variety of cheeses if preferred.
- Looking for an Air Fried Grilled Cheese? If you want to make just a grilled cheese, try this air fryer grilled cheese.
- Make it Gluten-Free! If you need gluten-free, simply use gluten-free bread!
How do you make an Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sandwich?
When you are ready to make the air fryer sandwich, simply butter each slice of bread and add the slices of cheese and lunch meat.
Once this is done the sandwich will be placed butter side down in the air fryer basket and cooked at 360 degrees F for 5 minutes before carefully turning over and cooking on the opposite side. When the sandwich is nice and golden brown with melty cheese, then the sandwich is done and ready to serve!
The full recipe instructions can be found the recipe card below.
This Air Fryer Sandwich can be served with Air Fryer Potato Chips.
Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food with a modern twist using the Air Fryer not the stove. This recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack and will satisfy all of those deli cravings with this toasty sandwich.
Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 Slices Lunch Meat (Ham or Turkey)
- 2 Slices Colby Jack Cheese
- 1/2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Slices Deli Style Bread of Choice
Instructions
- Add a light coat of butter to each slice of bread on one side.
- Place the buttered side down in the air fryer, build the sandwich by adding a slice of cheese, ham, and another slice of cheese.
- Top with the last piece of bread butter side facing up.
- Air Fryer at 360°F for 5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the sandwich and air fryer another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
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