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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Vegetarian

    Air fryer Tomato Melt Sandwich Recipe

    By Rachna Published: Feb 19, 2024 · Modified: Oct 14, 2024 Leave a Comment

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    This Tomato Melt or cheese melt sandwich in air fryer is so good, you will make it often. The bread is evenly browned, the tomato retains its crunch and the cheese melts just right.

    Grilled cheese sandwiches are super popular in my home. Since I have an air fryer, I love making them quickly in them.

    Best of all, the recipe is so versatile. Make a plain grilled cheese or add any other fillings that you like.

    It is a real hit with the kids.

    Tomato Cheese sandwich halves on a plate

    You will love this paneer sandwich too.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    This air fryer grilled cheese and tomato sandwich is hardly even a recipe. A really newbie friendly recipe, once you get the air frying time pat, it is a breeze to make especially when you are in a rush.

    Vary bread, cheese and fillings as per what you like. What can be easier than that?

    I love how uniformly crispy and brown the bread gets while the cheese is perfectly melty. My kind of sandwich!

    Ingredients

    1. Bread: Use 2 slices of bread for one sandwich. I have used wholegrain bread here but really anything works.

    2. Tomato: I have used a few tomato slices.

    3. Cheese: I have used both cheese slice and diced cheese which were a mix of mozzarella and cheddar. Swiss or provolone work well too.

    4. Butter: I brush bread on the outer side for good browning. 

    5. Seasoning: I have used a bit of spicy peri peri seasoning. But salt and pepper or Italian seasoning work well too.

    Ingredients for making tomato melt sandwich in air fryer.

    Variations and Substitutions

    1. Bread: Use sourdough, white bread, wholewheat, multigrain or any kind of bread you have at hand.

    2. Add meat: Slices of ham, turkey, cooked bacon or even pulled chicken works.

    3. Vegetables: Add roasted onion, bell pepper, roasted or even avocado.

    4. Plant-based: Use vegan cheese slices and vegan butter in the sandwich.

    5. Mayo: You can use both butter and mayo for buttering the bread. Or you can use one of them. They make the bread nice and golden brown.

    Melty tomato melt cheese sandwich half.

    Serving Suggestions

    This air fryer tomato melt sandwich is frankly so good as it is or serve it with a side of omelette or scrambled eggs.

    You can also serve this air fryer sandwich melt with a cup of hot soup for a tasty meal.

    I have paired this with iced tea or lemonade, and it actually tastes pretty good.

    Instructions

    The recipe just requires assembling all the ingredients together.

    Slice tomato finely into thin slices. Take 1-2 slices of cheese. Also take some melty shredded cheese about 2 tbsp.

    Take 2 slices of bread on a clean surface. Butter the bread slices either both ways or only the top side. If using mayo, spread it on the inside of the bread slices.

    Buttered bread slices

    Sprinkle diced cheese all over one slice. Place tomato slices on top and sprinkle the seasoning you are using to season the tomatoes.

    Bread slices with diced cheese, tomato slices and cheese slices.

    Top with cheese slices. You could also use more cheese slices as per liking.

    Then top with the other bread slice making sure that the buttered side faces the top.

    Using a couple of toothpicks, secure the sandwich. This is important so that the sandwich stays in place and the bread slices do not fly up to the coil.

    Sandwich secured with 2 toothpicks

    While you are doing this, preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for 5 minutes. Place the assembled tomato sandwich in the air fryer basket.

    Sandwich placed in air fryer basket.

    Air fry at 360F or 180C for 4 minutes. Your bread slice will turn brown. Flip it and air fry at 360F or 180C for a further 4 minutes till the other side is also browned.

    Air fryer sandwich in basket.

    Take out the sandwich carefully form the air fryer basket so that you don’t burn yourself.

    Cut it into half and enjoy the crispy bread with a melting gooey goodness inside.

    Tomato melt cheese sandwich 4 halves served on a white plate.

    Your delicious air fryer tomato melt or air fryer sandwich melt is ready to serve.

    Expert Tips

    1. Keep an eye on the air frying time as it may vary a bit depending upon your air fryer model and the type of bread you are using. We don’t want the bread to scorch.

    2. Use as much cheese as you like. I use 1 slice of cheese and about ¼ cup of melty diced cheese. I use 2 slices of cheese when making it for my teen.

    3. Adjust the fillings as per your liking. Try the suggestions shared in variations and suggestion.

    4. Remember to use toothpicks to secure your sandwich. It gets easier to flip and handle and also stays intact.

    5. It is important to flip and cook the sandwich so that it gets evenly browned on both sides.

    6. This sandwich is best had hot. However, if you need to store it, you can in an air tight container. Then air fry for a couple of minutes to heat it through. Don’t cook more or the bread slices may burn.

    7. There you have it, a simple and delicious air fryer tomato melt or air fryer sandwich melt. Enjoy.

    4 halves og tomato melt cheese sandwich.

    Here’s the recipe card: 

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    4 halves of tomato melt sandwich

    Air fryer Tomato Melt Sandwich Recipe

    Rachna Parmar
    This delightful air fryer tomato melt cheese sandwich is all things gooey and delicious. With perfectly browned bread and melty cheese, it is a great grilled cheese.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 13 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 278 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Air fryer
    • 1 Chef's knife

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 slices bread
    • 2 slices cheese
    • 2 tbsp. shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
    • 4 slices tomato
    • ½ tsp. Seasoning
    • 2 tsp. Butter

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    Instructions
     

    • The recipe just requires assembling all the ingredients together.
    • Slice tomato finely into thin slices. Take 1-2 slices of cheese. Also take some melty shredded cheese about 2 tbsp.
    • Take 2 slices of bread on a clean surface. Butter the bread slices either both ways or only the top side.
    • Sprinkle diced cheese all over one slice. Place tomato slices on top and sprinkle the seasoning you are using to season the tomatoes.
    • Top with cheese slices. You could also use cheese slices on both bread slices.
    • Then top with the other bread slice making sure that the buttered side faces the top.
    • Using a couple of toothpicks, secure the sandwich. This is important so that the sandwich stays in place and the bread slices do not fly up to the coil.
    • While you are doing this, preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for 5 minutes.
    • Place the assembled tomato sandwich in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 360F or 180C for 4 minutes. Your bread slice will turn brown. Flip it and air fry at 360F or 180C for a further 4 minutes till the other side is also browned.
    • Take out the sandwich carefully form the air fryer basket so that you don’t burn yourself.
    • Cut it into half and enjoy the crispy bread with a melting gooey goodness inside.
    • Your delicious air fryer tomato melt or air fryer sandwich melt is ready to serve.

    Notes

    1. Keep an eye on the air frying time as it may vary a bit depending upon your air fryer model and the type of bread you are using. We don’t want the bread to scorch.
    2. Use as much cheese as you like. I use 1 slice of cheese and about 2 tbsp. of melty shredded cheese. I use 2 slices of cheese when making it for my teen.
    3. Adjust the fillings as per your liking. Try the suggestions shared in variations and suggestion.
    4. Remember to use toothpicks to secure your sandwich. It gets easier to flip and handle and also stays intact.
    5. It is important to flip and cook the sandwich so that it gets evenly browned on both sides.
    6. This sandwich is best had freshly made. However, if you need to store it, you can in an air tight container. Then air fry for a couple of minutes to heat it through. Don’t cook more or the bread slices may burn.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1320IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 329mgIron: 1mg
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