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This Air Fryer Turkey Cheese Melt is one of my favorite air fryer recipes! It’s a great way to use turkey slices in a simple and easy way. The next time that you’re craving a delicious sandwich, gather up the yummy ingredients needed to make an air fryer turkey sandwich!

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Air fryer turkey cheese melt cut in half with cheese, avocado, and a side of ruffle chips served on a small round plate. A second small round plate with turkey cheese melt and chips is in the top right of the picture, and the base of the air fryer is partially showing in the top left of the image.

Trust me when I say that this recipe is a game-changer. I love how the air fryer cooks everything perfectly every single time. This simple recipe proves that great recipes don’t have to be overcomplicated.

Gather up a few pieces of bread, leftover turkey, and your favorite melty cheese. In just a few moments of time, you’ll be chowing down!

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This is like a yummy grilled cheese sandwich with an upgrade! It’s literally the best way to get perfectly crispy bread through a simple cooking process. You might as well prep another of this cheese air fryer sandwich because it’s just that good!

If you love cheese, check out these air fryer cheese curds, air fried Babybel cheese, or these easy air fryer grilled cheese roll ups.

Table of Contents

Ingredients:

  • White bread – You could also use Texas toast or whole wheat bread, too.
  • Turkey – Perfect for leftovers after the holidays!
  • Avocado – Make sure it’s ripe so that you can scoop it out and spread it.
  • Butter – Salted butter or unsalted butter works fine.
  • Cheese – Go crazy with the cheese options! Pepper jack, Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar cheese, or even an American cheese slice work just fine.
Ingredients picture everything you need to make your air fryer turkey cheese melt. Starting at the bottom of the picture to the top is a cutting board with eight slices of white bread, one avocado cut in half, two small round white plates, one plate with turkey and the second plate with cheese, and a small round glass bowl with butter.

How to make an Air Fryer Turkey Cheese Melt

  1. Spread a light layer of butter on one side of each piece of bread. 

    A picture of a cutting board with two slices of white bread and a butter knife prepared to butter the bread. A small glass bowl with butter is to the top left of the cutting board, and extra bread is to the top right of the picture.

  2. Cut the avocado, scoop it from the shells into a small bowl and then mash until soft and spreadable. 

    A glass bowl with mashed avocado and the shell of the avocado is in the top left corner of the picture, and the fork used to smash the avocado is to the top right of the image.

  3. Place the buttered side down in the air fryer basket.

    Air fryer basket with two slices of white bread with the butter side down. In the top left of the picture is a small white plate of turkey and a small white plate of cheese is in the top right of the image.

  4. Cover the slice of bread with a piece of cheese, two slices of turkey, and a tablespoon of mashed avocado.

    A picture of the air fryer basket with two slices of bread topped with cheese and turkey. There is a small round white plate of turkey in the top left of the picture and a glass bowl of mashed avocado in the top right of the image.

  5. Then top the sandwich with another slice of bread, and have the buttered side up. 

    A picture of the air fryer basket with two turkey cheese melts with buttered sides up, ready to be cooked. There is a small portion of a cutting board in the top left of the picture and a glass bowl of mashed avocado in the top right.

  6. Air Fry at 370 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. Then carefully flip and air fry for 2-3 additional minutes or until the bread reaches.

    Two golden brown turkey cheese melts in the air fryer basket.

Overhead picture of an air fryer turkey cheese melt, cut in half and served with a side of ruffle potato chips on a round white plate. There is a second round white plate with another turkey cheese melt and chips in the top right of the picture, and a small portion of the air fryer base is in the top left.

Variations

Use different types of deli meat – Honey ham and all different meats would work well for these hot sandwiches. Don’t forget that you can use your favorite leftovers from dinner as well.

Change up the type of cheese – Each time you make this sandwich, change the cheese. Just add a single layer of one kind of cheese, and then next time, switch it up.

Add seasonings – You can add a little bit of garlic powder or onion powder to the top of the cheese before cooking it in the air fryer.

Add bacon – Is crisp bacon ever a bad idea? Holy moly – pairing that salty goodness with the flavor of your favorite deli turkey meat sounds like perfection.

Top Tips

Don’t forget that to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches, you need to be patient! Don’t try and take the sandwich out of the air fryer halfway through the time! Be patient with the cooking time – it’s quick!

For the best results, ensure that you cover the slices of bread with butter so that they cook up perfectly in the air fryer. Now is not a time to skimp!

How to Serve

This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a quick lunch. Just remove the sandwich from the air fryer, and serve! You can pair this easy meal with a bowl of tomato soup or a side salad to add some other delicious options.

How to Store

If you have leftovers, let the sandwich cool down all the way and then store it in the fridge in an airtight container. You can reheat it in the air fryer or the microwave as well.

More than likely, you’ll love a bit of the crispy crunch, but the flavor will still be perfect!

Three turnkey cheese melts are cut in half and stacked on a round white plate after being cooked in the air fryer. You can see the melted cheese, turkey, and avocado. The base of the air fryer is in the top left of the image.

FAQS

What can I put on the outside of the bread beside a little butter?

While it might sound weird, you can actually use mayonnaise to “butter” the bread instead of using butter. Once the circulating air starts to crisp the bread, it will start to look exactly like butter – and not mayonnaise.

And in case you’re wondering…there is actually no taste of mayonnaise on the bread, either!

Can I dip my crisp sandwiches into a dipping sauce?

If you want to! Some people love to dip their sandwiches into ketchup, ranch, or even a spicy sauce as well. This is where you can also easily change up the flavor of this simple sandwich recipe without having actually to alter the recipe!

What side dishes pair well with turkey grilled cheese?

Anything fried and golden brown is perfect! A side dish of french fries is a great choice. You can add steamed veggies or whip up one of your favorite side dishes to pair with this sandwich.

Overhead shot of a turkey cheese melt cooked in the air fryer, cut in half, and served with a side of potato chips on a round white plate. There is a small portion of a second turkey cheese melt on a round white plate in the top right of the picture and an extra sandwich on a cutting board in the top left of the image.

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A picture of a turkey cheese melt after being cooked in the air fryer with cheese, mayo, and a side of chips was served on a round white plate.
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Servings: 4

Air Fryer Turkey Cheese Melt

By Jen
This Air Fryer Turkey Cheese Melt is the perfect way to use deli turkey meat or leftover turkey meat from the holidays!
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 8 slices white bread
  • 8 slices turkey meat
  • 1 avocado, scooped and mashed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 slices cheese

Instructions 

  •  Spread a light layer of the butter on one side of each piece of bread.
  • Cut the avocado, scoop from the shells into a small bowl and then mash until soft and spreadable.
  • Place the buttered side down in the air fryer basket.
  • Cover the slice of bread with a piece of cheese, 2 slices of turkey, and a tablespoon of mashed avocado.
  • Then top the sandwich with another slice of bread, and have the buttered side up.
  • Air Fry at 370 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. Then carefully flip and air fry for 2-3 additional minutes, or until the bread reaches

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 66mg, Sodium: 495mg, Potassium: 460mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 377IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 320mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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