Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar (Printable Format)

Crispy sandwiches packed with creamy broccoli and sharp cheddar, quickly cooked in an air fryer.

# What's Needed:

→ Filling

01 - 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Sandwich

08 - 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or softened butter, for spreading

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
02 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and broccoli florets; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, stir together the sautéed broccoli, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar until thoroughly combined.
04 - Lay out bread slices and spread a thin layer of mayonnaise or softened butter on one side of each slice.
05 - Evenly distribute the broccoli-cheddar mixture onto two slices of bread on the unbuttered side. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
06 - Place sandwiches in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 4 to 5 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Allow sandwiches to cool briefly before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation
  • Delicious blend of broccoli and sharp cheddar
02 -
  • Use fresh broccoli florets for best texture
  • Handle sandwiches carefully when flipping in air fryer
03 -
  • Do not overfill the sandwich to avoid leaking during air frying
  • Use mayonnaise for extra browning and crisp
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