A crispy sandwich filled with creamy spinach and artichoke dip, melted cheese, and golden air fryer crispiness.
# Components:
→ Spinach & Artichoke Dip
01 - 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
02 - 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Grilled Cheese
11 - 8 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
# Method:
01 - Combine cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl; mix until smooth.
02 - Fold in thawed spinach and chopped artichoke hearts until evenly blended into the cheese mixture.
03 - Arrange bread slices and spread butter evenly on one side of each slice.
04 - Flip bread slices over; spread approximately 2 tablespoons of spinach-artichoke mixture onto the unbuttered side of four slices.
05 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese over the spread dip on each slice.
06 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward, to form sandwiches.
07 - Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
08 - Place sandwiches in a single layer in the air fryer basket; air fry for 4–6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cheese is melted. Cook in batches if necessary.
09 - Allow sandwiches to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
