Croque Monsieur recipe with Air Fryer

The perfect croque-monsieur with your Air Fryer

Have you recently purchased an Air Fryer to cook delicious, guilt-free meals? Are you wondering how to prepare classic recipes like the famous croque monsieur? Look no further than this recipe for croque monsieur with Air Fryer to satisfy your taste buds while respecting the benefits of your Air Fryer. Just follow these simple steps and you're sure to succeed with this classic French dish.

Ingredients for a successful croque monsieur

To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 8 slices sandwich bread
• 4 slices white ham
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 200 g grated Emmental cheese
• 200 ml heavy cream
• Salt and pepper

Preparing toppings and bread

Start by preparing the topping that will be placed on the slices of sandwich bread. In a bowl, mix the grated Emmental cheese with the heavy cream, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge.

Meanwhile, prepare your slices of sandwich bread by brushing them with a little melted butter on one side only. This will give your croque-monsieur a crisp, golden appearance.

Assembling the croque-monsieurs

To assemble your croques-monsieurs, proceed as follows:

1. Place a slice of ham on the unbuttered side of four slices of sandwich bread.
2. Spread the Emmenthal-crème fraîche mixture generously over the ham, then top with another slice of sliced bread, buttered side out.
3. Press the sandwiches lightly to seal the ingredients between the two slices of bread.

Air Fryer cooking

Preheating the Air Fryer

Before cooking your croques-monsieurs, we recommend preheating your Air Fryer for a few minutes. To do this, set the temperature to 180°C (350°F) and let the unit warm up for about 3 minutes.

Placing the croque-monsieurs in the basket

When your Air Fryer is hot, arrange the croque-monsieurs in the basket without overlapping, to ensure even, crisp cooking. If necessary, prepare the sandwiches in several batches.

Cooking time

Finally, leave the croque-monsieurs to cook for a few minutes. 6 to 8 minutesCook until golden brown and the cheese has melted. You can also turn the sandwiches over halfway through cooking, for an even crispier result on both sides.

Tips and variations to personalize your croque monsieur

To add a touch of originality to this classic recipe, you can :

• Add a slice of tomato or a few salad leaves to the filling for a vegetarian croque-monsieur.
• Use wholemeal bread for an even healthier croque-monsieur.
• Replace Emmentaler with Comté, Cheddar or even Mozzarella for a variety of flavors.
• Add a dash of mustard to the Emmenthal-crème fraîche mixture to enhance the taste.

So go ahead and make this delicious croque monsieur recipe with Air Fryer, which will delight the whole family without compromising your figure!