Air-Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato
Air-Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato delivers a crisp, bronzed crust with a warm, creamy center that blends tangy pimento cheese and juicy tomato. A hint of dried basil and black pepper lifts the richness, making each bite balanced and satisfying. Serve for a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a game-day snack when you want something crunchy, melty, and comforting.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).
- 2
Lightly spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Place 2 slices, mayonnaise side down, and spread evenly with pimento cheese; add tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with basil and season with salt and pepper. Cover with the remaining 2 bread slices, mayonnaise side up.
- 3
Transfer the sandwiches to the air fryer basket. Insert a toothpick into the center of each and air fry until the bread is fully toasted and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 4
Remove the toothpick from each sandwich, slice in half, and serve.
- Calories 481.85 kcal High 24%
- Protein 12.94 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 41.41 g 15%
- Total Fat 29.87 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 8.97 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.16 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 776.73 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 2.03 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.31 g --
- Added Sugars 2.03 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 153.4 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 280.28 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.88 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.56 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Air Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Basil, French Bread, Mayonnaise, and Pimento Cheese Spread. Each serving provides about 481.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Basil, French Bread, Mayonnaise, Pimento Cheese Spread, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 481.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato healthy?
- Air-Fried Pimento Cheese Melt with Tomato has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 481.85 calories and 12.94 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 776.73 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.97 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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