Air fryer grilled cheese

Makes: 2 servings

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese 4 ounces Monterey Jack, Gruyere or low-moisture mozzarella cheese 4 slices rustic bread, or white or wholewheat sandwich bread

1. Let 2 tablespoons unsalted butter sit at room temperature until softened. Heat an air fryer to 375 degrees.

2. Grate 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese and 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese on the large holes of a box grater (about 1 cup each). Toss together in a medium bowl.

3. Spread the butter onto one side of each of 4 slices sandwich or rustic bread. Flip two of the slices over and divide the cheese evenly over these slices. Close the sandwiches with the remaining two bread slices butter-side up. Press the sandwiches slightly to close.

4. Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket (do one at a time if they will not fit in a single layer, with some space around them) and air fry for 3 minutes. Flip each sandwich and air fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.

the cheese no matter what variety you use — it helps it melt faster and gives you that delicious cheese pull as you tear into the sandwich.

You’ll build these sandwiches as you would any other grilled cheese, stacking buttered bread slices with layers of shredded cheese. Then, you’ll air fry the sandwich for about seven minutes, flipping halfway through. In under 10 minutes, you’ll have a golden-brown, fail-proof grilled cheese without dirtying a pan or heating up the oven.