🧀 Ultimate Air Fryer Cheese Toast

🧀 Ultimate Air Fryer Cheese Toast

Crispy on the outside, golden around the edges, and wonderfully gooey in the middle—this makes an easy breakfast, snack, or light meal.

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

• 2 tablespoons softened butter

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

• Pinch of black pepper

• Optional: chili flakes or sliced green chilies

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for about 2–3 minutes.

2. Prepare the bread: Spread a thin layer of softened butter over one side of each slice.

3. Add seasoning: Sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, and a little black pepper over the buttered side.

4. Add cheese: Cover each slice generously with shredded cheese.

5. Air fry: Place the slices in a single layer, cheese-side up. Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 4–6 minutes, until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

6. Serve immediately: Let it cool for about a minute—the cheese will be extremely hot.

🔥 For extra-crispy toast

Use slightly stale or firm bread and avoid piling the cheese too thickly near the edges, where it can melt into the air-fryer basket.

Tip: Air fryers vary considerably, so start checking around the 4-minute mark. The toast can go from perfectly golden to burnt surprisingly quickly.