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air fryer grilled cheese with pepperoni
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5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Pepperoni Grilled Cheese

Make this crispy, cheesy Air Fryer Pepperoni Grilled Cheese in minutes! A fun twist on a classic sandwich—perfect for lunch, dinner, or a kid-friendly snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Appetizers & Snacks, Family Dinners
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 821kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf bread I used Sara Lee Artesano bakery bread
  • Mozzarella or Provolone cheese slices 2 slices per sandwich
  • 1 package pepperoni
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter at room temperature
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Pizza sauce for dipping is optional but extra delicious!

Instructions

  • Mix butter, garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning together until well combined.
  • Spread an even layer of seasoned butter on one slice of bread and place buttered side down in the air fryer.
  • Lay one piece of cheese on the bread followed by 10-12 slices of pepperoni then top it off with another slice of cheese.
  • Butter another slice of bread and place on top with the buttered side facing up.
  • Repeat until you have all the sandwiches you want to make.
  • Place in the air fryer at 360 degrees for 8 minutes.
  • About 4 minutes into cooking turn the sandwiches over.
  • Serve hot and add a side of pizza sauce for dipping!

Nutrition

Calories: 821kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1636mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 7mg