This air fryer grilled cheese and tomato combines the golden brown, toasty bread, and melted cheese we love with the fresh burst of tomato. This tomato grilled cheese is the perfect summer recipe!
I love making grilled cheese sandwiches, and when summer arrives in all its glory, I love to put big, fat slices of fresh tomato on those grilled cheese sandwiches. It's delicious!
Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This was inspired by my other unique grilled cheese recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing cream of tomato soup recipe.
If you'd like a couple more links to check out, try our summer pizza recipes or our fall pizza recipes lists. Everything on those, were put there just for your pleasure...and your family's as well 😉
Ingredients
You only need a handful of super simple ingredients to make this quick and easy grilled cheese. If you're interested in adding more toppings take a moment to look at our list and get some great ideas.
- Sandwich bread
- Softened butter
- American cheese
- Tomato slices
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this grilled cheese and tomato recipe.
- Any Cheese - Use any of your favorite cheese for this recipe.
- Any Tomatoes - Use any of your favorite slicing tomato varieties for this recipe.
- Margarine or Mayo - If you don't have butter, you can always use margarine or mayo instead.
- Ham - Add a slice of your favorite ham for a super hearty version.
- Bacon - Everything's better with bacon!
- Italian - Use mozzarella cheese and some Italian seasoning.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this provolone grilled cheese.
Instructions
This recipe is even easier than pan grilling. The entire thing comes together in just a handful of steps.
Step 1: Prep
Slice your tomatoes and get out your cheese slices. Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees.
Step 2: Construct the Sandwiches
Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread and flip them over. Then, place a piece of cheese on two of the pieces of bread. Next, place tomato slices on the cheese until it's covered. Top with another piece of cheese and the other piece of buttered bread. Butter on the outside.
Step 3: Air Fry
Air fry the sandwiches for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. They're done when the bread is golden brown.
Hint: This is one of the few air fryer recipes that doesn't require you to spray or grease the basket.
Storage
These sandwiches are best when they're fresh. Only make as many as will be eaten in one sitting.
What to Serve with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Check out our favorite sides to serve with your grilled cheese for some great ideas on what to eat with grilled cheese. I know you'll find something you want to try.
Tips
Even a recipe as simple as this one has a few little tips to know.
- Preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
- Use meaty, slicing tomato varieties to limit the amount of liquid that could make your sandwiches soggy.
- Adjust the cooking time of this recipe to reach your desired toasting level.
FAQ
Do you have questions about this air fryer grilled cheese and tomato? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about tomato grilled cheese.
Putting bread and cheese together has been a thing since ancient times. Of course, the French have been doing it since the 1900s. What we commonly think of when we think of grilled cheese was invented in the USA in the 1920s.
I prefer it. It's far less messy to simply construct the sandwiches and then let the air fryer do its thing. They also cook more evenly.
In this case, you don't have to grease the air fryer basket because the entire surface of the bread is covered in butter. It basically greases the basket for you.
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More Tomato Recipes
Do you like tomatoes? Here some recipes you may also like to try.
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese and Tomato
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese and Tomato
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 tblsp butter softened
- 4-8 slices American cheese
- 6-8 tomato slices thin
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread.
- Lay the pieces of bread butter side down. Place one piece of cheese on two slices of bread. Honestly, I usually use 2 pieces of cheese. One on each side or slice with tomatoes in between. Not only is it cheesier but the cheese helps hold the tomatoes in place. Place 3-4 slices of tomato on the same slice or side.
- Place the other buttered pieces of bread on top of each sandwich.
- Place both sandwiches in air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 370ºF for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. They are done when the tops begin to brown.
- Serve.
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Notes
- If you need some more topping ideas for your grilled cheese have a look at our list.
- Preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
- Use meaty, slicing tomato varieties to limit the amount of liquid that could make your sandwiches soggy.
- Adjust the cooking time of this recipe to reach your desired toasting level.
- Check out different pizzas on our summer pizza and our fall pizza lists. These will amp up your meal to next level goodness!
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