Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese

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A grilled ham and cheese sandwich is the ultimate comfort food, and now it’s easier than ever using the air fryer. Select your bread and cheese to suit your taste. Whatever cheese you use, just be sure it’s a good melting one. We also enjoy Cooper® Sharp White American Cheese or Velveeta, in addition to Swiss. Tasty add-ons are pickled jalapeños, tomatoes, or crisp bacon.

halved toasted ham and cheese sandwich on plate with potato chips and pickle slices
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
7 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Yield:
4 sandwiches
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings servings

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 8 slices white bread

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 8 slices deli ham

  • 4 large slices Swiss cheese

  • 8 dill pickle slices

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. With mayo side down, lightly spread 4 slices of bread with Dijon mustard, evenly top each with Swiss cheese, ham slices, folded to fit, and pickle slices. Place the remaining 4 bread slices on the sandwiches, mayo side up, and lightly press sandwiches to close.

  2. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line with a parchment liner.

  3. Place sandwiches in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space around them. You may have to cook the sandwiches in batches, depending on the size of your fryer.

  4. Cook until sandwiches begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, and cook until cheese has melted and sandwiches are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Slice sandwiches in half and serve warm.

Cook's Note:

Mayonnaise is the only thing I use these days on grilled sandwiches. It’s always ready, spreads easily, browns beautifully, and has no mayo flavor. But you can use butter, if you prefer. Air fryer cooking times may vary depending on the brand and size. So watch your sandwiches closely, especially toward the end of cooking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
17g Fat
32g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 1188mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 345mg 27%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 309mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.