Air Fryer Turkey Cheese Melt

Trust me when I say that this recipe is a game-changer. I love how the air fryer cooks everything perfectly every single time. This simple recipe proves that great recipes don’t have to be overcomplicated. Gather up a few pieces of bread, leftover turkey, and your favorite melty cheese. In just a few moments of time, you’ll be chowing down! This is like a yummy grilled cheese sandwich with an upgrade! It’s literally the best way to get perfectly crispy bread through a simple cooking process. You might as well prep another of this cheese air fryer sandwich because it’s just that good!

Ingredients:

White bread - You could also use Texas toast or whole wheat bread, too. Turkey - Perfect for leftovers after the holidays! Avocado - Make sure it’s ripe so that you can scoop it out and spread it. Butter - Salted butter or unsalted butter works fine. Cheese - Go crazy with the cheese options! Pepper jack, Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar cheese, or even an American cheese slice work just fine.

How to make an Air Fryer Turkey Cheese Melt

Variations

Use different types of deli meat - Honey ham and all different meats would work well for these hot sandwiches. Don’t forget that you can use your favorite leftovers from dinner as well. Change up the type of cheese - Each time you make this sandwich, change the cheese. Just add a single layer of one kind of cheese, and then next time, switch it up. Add seasonings - You can add a little bit of garlic powder or onion powder to the top of the cheese before cooking it in the air fryer. Add bacon - Is crisp bacon ever a bad idea? Holy moly - pairing that salty goodness with the flavor of your favorite deli turkey meat sounds like perfection.

Top Tips

Don’t forget that to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches, you need to be patient! Don’t try and take the sandwich out of the air fryer halfway through the time! Be patient with the cooking time - it’s quick! For the best results, ensure that you cover the slices of bread with butter so that they cook up perfectly in the air fryer. Now is not a time to skimp!

How to Serve

This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a quick lunch. Just remove the sandwich from the air fryer, and serve! You can pair this easy meal with a bowl of tomato soup or a side salad to add some other delicious options.

How to Store

If you have leftovers, let the sandwich cool down all the way and then store it in the fridge in an airtight container. You can reheat it in the air fryer or the microwave as well. More than likely, you’ll love a bit of the crispy crunch, but the flavor will still be perfect!

What can I put on the outside of the bread beside a little butter?

While it might sound weird, you can actually use mayonnaise to “butter” the bread instead of using butter. Once the circulating air starts to crisp the bread, it will start to look exactly like butter - and not mayonnaise. And in case you’re wondering…there is actually no taste of mayonnaise on the bread, either!

Can I dip my crisp sandwiches into a dipping sauce?

If you want to! Some people love to dip their sandwiches into ketchup, ranch, or even a spicy sauce as well. This is where you can also easily change up the flavor of this simple sandwich recipe without having actually to alter the recipe!

What side dishes pair well with turkey grilled cheese?

Anything fried and golden brown is perfect! A side dish of french fries is a great choice. You can add steamed veggies or whip up one of your favorite side dishes to pair with this sandwich.