Name: Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese; 2 tablespoon Grated Mozzarella; 2 teaspoon Butter; 8 slices Serrano peppers; 2 slices sourdough bread; 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper (optional)

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Make a rich, and indulgent snack with a kick when you make this Chili Cheese Toast in your Air Fryer. It's got just the right amount of crunch and the right amount of kick from the chili.

Why This Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast Is So Fabulous

Fast. Enjoy this tasty snack in only 5 minutes.
Easy. Mix the topping, air fry the bread, and eat.
Flavorful. Packed with flavor from creamy cheese, spicy chilis, and rich butter.
Vegetarian. The perfect snack for you or anyone that wants to skip the meat.

What Is Chili Cheese Toast?

When I tell you that Chili Cheese Toast reminds me of my childhood, you're going to wonder what kind of kid eats hot, spicy, roasted chilies for fun. Me, that's who. But in fairness, so do a lot of other kids in India.

This is a classic instance of how Indians take what might be a bland recipe and add spices or chilies to bump it up a notch.

In India, this is made with a processed cheese called Amul cheese. We feel about it sort of as you do about Velveeta--who knows what's in it, but boy is it a lovely, guilty pleasure! In this Chili Cheese Toast recipe, I've used a mix of Mozzarella and parmesan to approximate the sharp taste of Amul cheese.

This dish makes the perfect snack or a quick side dish option. It only takes 5 ingredients to make, and thanks to the air fryer you can toast it fully assembled in just 5 minutes!

How To Make Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast

In a small bowl, mix together the grated cheeses, butter and chilis. You want to make a bit of a paste with all this before you spread it on the bread, because if you don't, you will have airborne shreds of cheese flying about the air fryer.

Overhead shot of mixing the cheese, butter and chilis together into a paste.

Spread this paste on to the 2 slices of sourdough bread.

Overhead shot of spreading the chili cheese toast mixture onto a slice of sourdough bread.

Place the slices of bread on in the air fryer basket and cook at 330F for 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

Side shot of setting the air fryer to 330F for 5 minutes.

Can You Toast Bread In An Air Fryer?

Of course! Bread toasted in an air fryer has an AMAZING texture and crunch to it. And since the bread toasts while laying flat, you can layer whatever you want on top of the toast. I like butter, cheese, seasonings, or whatever else sounds delicious.

Just make sure to mix seasonings into something like butter or cheese, otherwise, the air fryer will blow the seasonings all over the place when it's toasting the bread.

How Long Does It Take To Toast Bread In An Air Fryer?

In most cases, it should only take 5 minutes to toast bread in an air fryer. It just depends on the thickness of the bread and how toasted you like your bread. I'd suggest sticking with the 5 minutes and then toasting for an additional minute or two if you prefer yours a little crispier.

What Can I Do With Toast?

Toast in the air fryer is such an easy snack, and with the right toppings and additions, it can be quite a versatile snack too. Here are a few more types of air fryer toast you can enjoy by following the same steps with different ingredients:

Peanut Butter Banana Toast
Cinnamon Sugar Toast
Hummus Toast
Avocado Toast

Tips And Tricks For Making Cheese Toast with Chilis

Roasted chilies get pretty spicy, so be a little careful how many you put on each slice.
If you want it hotter though, add some ground black pepper to amp up the spice.
You can make the cheese, butter, and pepper mixture ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for whenever you get the craving for more Chili Cheese Toast.

Looking For More Great Cheesy Bread Recipes? Check These Out!

Instant Pot Pao de Quiejo to make the famous Brazilian cheese bread at home. This gluten-free delight is steamed and then broiled. Just tapioca flour, milk, oil, eggs, and cheese make up this delightful bread.

Brazilian Cheese Bread - This Brazilian bread is the perfect side dish or appetizer.
Keto Cheese Muffins - Deliciously gluten-free, low carb cheese muffins!
Scrumptious Cheese Biscuits Recipe - The perfect little scrumptious morsels for parties.
Cauliflower Breadsticks - They're not exactly "bread", but they're the perfect keto substitute!

But really, all you need is this delicious Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast, and a hot cup of masala chai, and you're all set. Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!