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Air Fryer Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe

4.2 from 64 reviews

This Air Fryer Pizza Grilled Cheese offers a crispy, melty twist on the classic grilled cheese by adding pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, all cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices Italian or sourdough bread
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter (divided)
  • 3 slices deli-sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 23 teaspoons pasta or pizza sauce
  • 9 slices pepperoni
  • ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 280ºF.
  2. Place bread on a plate or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Butter one side of the bread and turn it over so the buttered side is down.
  3. Place 2 slices of mozzarella cheese on top, then evenly spread 2-3 teaspoons sauce over cheese. Add sliced pepperoni, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Top with the remaining slice of cheese and slice of bread.
  4. Butter the top of the sandwich and place it in the preheated air fryer.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn the sandwich over and cook another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Remove and slice with a pizza cutter. Enjoy!

Notes

    Keywords: Air fryer grilled cheese, pizza grilled cheese, quick snack, easy air fryer sandwich, pepperoni grilled cheese