Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A short home-style guide to Grilled Cheese Sandwich, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Bread (Double roti)No bread? Use roti or paratha as a wrap.
- CheeseNo cheese? Use skip it, or use cheese spread.
- Butter (Makhan)No butter? Use ghee or oil.
- Tomato (Tamatar)No tomato? Use 1 tbsp tomato paste per tomato, or 2 tbsp yogurt for tang.
In a pan
- Butter the bread and put cheese and thin tomato slices between two slices.
- Toast on a pan until golden and the cheese melts.
In the air fryer (about 10 min)
- Butter the outside of the bread and put cheese and thin tomato slices between two slices.
- Air fry at 180°C for 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and the cheese melts.
Air fryer tip: Pin the top slice with a toothpick, or the fan can lift it off.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.