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Bacon Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer

By Karly on October 25, 2022 | Updated October 10, 2022 | 2 Comments

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We made this bacon grilled cheese sandwich in the air fryer!  It was really easy and the bread toasted perfectly!We made this bacon grilled cheese sandwich in the air fryer!  It was really easy and the bread toasted perfectly!We made this bacon grilled cheese sandwich in the air fryer!  It was really easy and the bread toasted perfectly!We made this bacon grilled cheese sandwich in the air fryer!  It was really easy and the bread toasted perfectly!

This ultra cheesy Bacon Grilled Cheese cooks in the air fryer! We love the combo of bacon, cheese, and buttery toasted bread. The perfect lunch and so simple!

Two cooked grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on top of each other.

I have been a lifelong fan of bacon, especially air fryer bacon. I have added bacon to a whole lot of recipes that wouldn’t traditionally use bacon and loved every second of it!

I am also a fan of grilled cheese, especially air fryer grilled cheese. I love how the sandwich is more toasty than a pan-fried grilled cheese.

To my surprise I never thought of marrying the bacon and grilled cheese together. This was recommended to me, and now I feel like I have been born again!

I have probably had this three times in the last week! I might be addicted. It is too easy and too delicious not to keep on the top of the recipe planning list!

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  • Ingredient Notes:
  • How to Make Grilled Cheese with Bacon in an Air Fryer:
  • FAQ:
    • More Air Fryer Sandwich Recipes:
  • Bacon Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
      • Did You Make This Recipe?

Ingredient Notes:

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Bacon grilled cheese ingredients on a wooden cutting board.

Bacon – This can be almost any bacon. I like just plain cured bacon or peppered bacon the best. I am not a fan of maple bacon for a recipe like this, but use it if you like.

Cheese– We use a combo of shredded cheddar and deli American cheese. This is a killer combo for any grilled cheese recipe!

Bread- Any sandwich bread you like is good. I am partial to white bread, but use whatever tickles your fancy.

Butter- Salted or unsalted butter will work here. Even margarine or mayo will work in a pinch.

How to Make Grilled Cheese with Bacon in an Air Fryer:

Collage of assembling a bacon grilled cheese sandwich.
  1. Layer the Sandwich: Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread. Arrange two pieces of bread, butter side down, in the air fryer. Top each piece with 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of bacon (break the bacon to fit on the bread if needed), the shredded cheddar, and the remaining slice of cheese. Place remaining bread on the top with the buttered side up.
  2. Cook: Air fry for 8 minutes at 360 degrees F. Flip the sandwich halfway through cooking.
  3. Serve: Whether you like to slice your sandwich in half horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, go ahead and slice it up and serve!
Close up of a bacon grilled cheese being pulled apart.

FAQ:

What do you serve with bacon grilled cheese?

I like to dip mine in ranch dressing. I usually eat waffle fries or potato chips with it also. So the ranch can do double duty!

What cheese is best for grilled cheese?

We like to use American cheese for it’s meltability, but we also add in a bit of shredded cheddar for flavor. You can really add in any variety of cheese that you like, but those are our preferred cheeses for a classic grilled cheese.

More Air Fryer Sandwich Recipes:

  • Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers
  • Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich
  • Fish Sandwich in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Hamburgers
Bacon grilled cheese cut in half.
A pulled apart bacon grilled cheese.

Bacon Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer

Created by: Karly

Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
2 sandwiches
Bacon grilled cheese in the air fryer is the best! You get crispy bacon, crispy bread, and wonderfully melted cheese!
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 4 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 slices deli-style American cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar

Instructions
 

  • Arrange slices of bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Turn the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 8 minutes. Check the bacon and continue cooking in 1-2 minute increments to reach your desired level of crispiness.
  • Remove bacon from the air fryer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • Drain the grease from the air fryer basket and wipe with a paper towel.
  • Spread the outsides of each piece of bread with butter. 
  • Arrange two pieces of bread, butter side down, in the air fryer. Top each piece with 1 slice of cheese, 2 slices of bacon (break the bacon to fit on the bread if needed), the shredded cheddar, and the remaining slice of cheese. Place remaining bread on the top with the buttered side up.
  • Air fry at 360 degrees for 4 minutes, flip, and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes or until bread is as golden brown as you’d like.

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Notes

We prefer deli-style American cheese for the best taste and texture. If all you have is the plastic-wrapped cheese, that will work just fine too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1408mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Calcium: 609mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Marilyn Prideaux says

    January 27, 2023

    I live alone & am a female aged in her 80’s. All the recipes supplied are for families of at least four people. I don’t mind dividing recipes for two people & even putting some aside for another meal so could you do some recipes suitable for pensioners like myself occasionally.

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    • Karly says

      January 28, 2023

      Hi Marilyn! We have quite a few recipes that are for two people (such as this one right here, haha), but I don’t think we have too many that just serve one. Our air fryer cookie does make just one cookie, if you’re feeling like something sweet though!

      Our readers are mostly families looking for recipes for 2-4 people, so that’s what we tend to stick to. Luckily, right under the photo in the recipe card, there is a box where you can adjust the serving size to suit your needs. Just adjust that down to 1 and it’ll do the math for you. 🙂

      Hope that helps!

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