Air Fryer Prosciutto and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese

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So easy to make and no mess! My favorite Italian deli made a similar sandwich but unfortunately they closed down, so I decided to make a dupe in my air fryer. This makes a very filling lunch, or you can cut it in half and share if pairing with a bowl of soup.

an overhead shot of air fryer proscuitto and mozzarella grilled cheese on a wood board
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 sandwich
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 slices sourdough bread

  • 2 ounces prosciutto

  • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).

  2. Butter one side of a slice of bread and place it on a plate, buttered side down. Evenly top with prosciutto and mozzarella slices. Butter the second slice of bread and place on top, keeping the buttered side facing out.

  3. Place in the air fryer and cook until lightly browned and toasted, about 8 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

If the top slice of your grilled cheese won't stay on because of the air circulating in the air fryer, use toothpicks to secure the corners.

You may wish to flip the grilled cheese over halfway through if your air fryer isn't browning evenly.

Prosciutto gets saltier as it cooks, so only use a thin layer as to not overpower the sandwich. Another favorite variation of mine is to use Brie and speck, or keep it simple and use plain old American cheese!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

774 Calories
55g Fat
31g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 774
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55g 71%
Saturated Fat 30g 152%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 1952mg 85%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 38g 75%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 694mg 53%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 142mg 3%

* 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.