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Air Fryer Turkey Bacon Grilled Cheese
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Air Fryer Turkey Bacon Grilled Cheese

Air Fryer Turkey Bacon Grilled Cheese with Smoked Gouda, Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers, and Garlic Mayo
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Keyword: grilled cheese, turkey bacon
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 3 slices turkey bacon
  • 2 tablespoon softened butter
  • 2 sliced bread of choice (sourdough or thicker bread prefered)
  • 1-2 tablespoon jarred roasted red peppers sliced into strips
  • 1 small handful baby arugula leaves
  • ½ cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • 2 tablespoon mayonaise
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Preheat Air fryer
    1. Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees.
    Cook the Turkey Bacon
    1. Layer the turkey bacon in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each slice.
    2. Air fry for at 370 degrees for 4 minutes.
    3. ‘Flip the turkey bacon, and cook for 4 more minutes, until nicely browned.
    4. Remove to cool enough to hand, and slice each strip of bacon in half.
    Assemble and Cook the Grilled Cheese
    1. Spread room temperature butter evenly onto the outside of 2 slices of bread.
    2. Mix the garlic and mayo together, and spread evenly onto the inside of each slice of bread.
    3. Layer on a handful of baby arugula leaves, followed by the smoked gouda, red peppers, and sliced turkey bacon.
    4. Close the sandwich, butter side up, and (optionally) secure with a toothpick.
    5. Place sandwich in air fryer basket, and cook at 370 degrees for 4 minutes a side, flipping once.
    6. Slice and enjoy!