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Airfryer Chopped Cheese
Air Fryer Chopped Cheese is the easiest way to make this classic New York-style sandwich at home. Juicy seasoned beef, melted cheese, and toasted buns come together for the ultimate comfort food.
SERVES
2
COOKING TIME
20 mins
DIFFICULTY
simple
What is Chopped Cheese?
Chopped cheese is a classic sandwich from New York City, specifically bodegas in Harlem and The Bronx. It’s made by cooking ground beef on a griddle, chopping it up with seasonings, melting cheese over the top, and serving it on a hero roll or a soft bun with lettuce, tomato, and condiments like mayo or ketchup.
What Ingredients Do I Need For a Chopped Cheese?
- Ground beef (or turkey for a leaner option)
- American cheese (or cheddar)
- Sub rolls, brioche buns, or hero bread
- Seasonings of choice (like Cajun or Worcestershire sauce)
- Lettuce, tomato, and mayo (optional but classic!)
How to Make Chopped Cheese in the Air Fryer
Instead of a griddle, you can use a pan or an air fryer to make this recipe super easy and accessible for all. You can choose to cook the beef mince in the air fryer, or you can add the finished rolls to the air fryer so that the bread goes nice and crispy and the cheese melts.
Method
Step 1
Heat a pan over medium heat and add your chopped pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until softened. Add the mince along with 1–2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until mince is fully browned. Stir in the ketchup, mustard then add the cheese and let it melt.
Step 2
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayo onto each sub roll, then layer with lettuce, tomato, the cooked beef, and more cheese. Wrap the subs in foil and air-fry at 180°C for 8 minutes.
Step 3
Slice in half and enjoy 😊
Ingredients
400g beef mince
1 white onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1-2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
15g ketchup
15g yellow mustard
Grated cheese blend (I used mozzarella and red Leicester)
2 sub rolls (hoagie)
2 tbsp spicy mayo
Shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving
Tomato slices, for serving
