Pimento cheese is a Southern classic, and also a component of the legendary sandwich at the annual Masters golf tournament. For an updated twist, combine it with juicy tomato on some crusty bread, air fry to toasty perfection, and you’ll have the ultimate sandwich
Air Fryer Grilled Pimento Cheese
Print RecipeIngredients
- 16 slices country-style French bread, or bread of choice
- 8 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cups pimento cheese spread
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Directions
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Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).
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Spread one side of each bread slice lightly with mayonnaise. Lay 2 slices of bread, mayonnaise side down, and evenly spread with pimento cheese; top with tomato slices. Sprinkle with basil and season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining 2 bread slices, mayonnaise side up.
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Move sandwiches to the air fryer basket. Place a toothpick in the center of each sandwich and air fry until bread is fully toasted and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Remove toothpick from sandwich, slice in half, and serve.
Cook’s Note
To explain the toothpick, air fryers cook by circulating hot air. If your bread is thin or light, the top just might blow off. Cooking time may vary depending on the brand and wattage of your air fryer, so watch carefully.
