You Still Cook Grilled Cheese in a Skillet? Tell Me You’re Joking

The classic skillet grilled cheese forces a maddening trade-off: you either get a golden-brown crust with a still-suspiciously cold center, or perfectly melted cheese with bread that’s basically charcoal. You might have fond memories of your mom making it in a pan, but it’s time to admit that the skillet method is often a clumsy, high-risk gamble.

If you want truly flawless grilled cheese every time, it’s time to break out the air fryer. You’ll get golden, delicious crispiness, a cheese pull that…