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Quick Air Fryer Cheese Sandwich

Recipe by Our Food Lab on InstagramAdded 18 September 2026.
  • 13 min
  • Serves 2
  • 10 ingredients

3 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A fast, crispy cheese sandwich that melts into gooey perfection in just ten minutes. Fresh capsicum, onion, and tomato add bright flavor, while a drizzle of ketchup and herbs give it a tasty zing. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light lunch.

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Quick Air Fryer Cheese Sandwich by Our Food Lab, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

2 servingsMetric

Amounts as Our Food Lab gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Slice each sub roll horizontally in half, creating a top and bottom piece.

  2. 2

    Spread a thin layer of cream cheese (or butter) evenly on the interior sides of both halves.

  3. 3

    Place the roll halves, cut side up, into the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.

  4. 4

    Lay one cheese slice on each roll half, then drizzle 1 tbsp of tomato ketchup over each slice.

  5. 5

    Evenly distribute the sliced green capsicum, onion, and tomato over the cheese and ketchup.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Vegetables form an even layer over the cheese and ketchup.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the vegetables on each roll half.

  7. 7

    Season with 1 tsp chili flakes and 1 tsp dried oregano, spreading the herbs evenly.

  8. 8

    Set the air fryer to 400°F (392°F) and cook for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the rolls are golden brown.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cheese melts and bubbles while roll edges turn golden.

  9. 9

    When done, carefully remove the rolls from the basket and let them cool for 1 minute.

  10. 10

    Fold the top and bottom halves together to form a sandwich, press lightly to meld the fillings.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately while hot and the cheese is still gooey.

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