The airfryer croque-monsieur recipe that will simplify back-to-school lunches in minutes
Back-to-school isn't just about new agendas and good resolutions, it's also a race against time. With homework to prepare, work just starting up again and munchies on the way, we're dreaming of a quick, comforting and delicious lunch. What if the Air Fryer croque-monsieur was your new ally?
In less than 20 minutes (preparation + cooking), you get an ultra-crisp croque, a heart that melts in your mouth, a melting béchamel sauce and a perfect gratin - without an oven, without supervision and with a minimum of washing-up. The result is a practical, tasty lunch that appeals to everyone (children, students, colleagues in a hurry).
Why this croque-monsieur is perfect for back-to-school
- Time-saving: rapid cooking in 10 min, no time-consuming oven preheating.
- Perfect texture: crisp, golden bread, stringy cheese and béchamel sauce.
- Ultra-practical: simple assembly, self-cooking, less washing-up.
- Easy to customize: cheese, ham, vegetarian variants... the choice is yours.
Ingredients:
- 8 slices sandwich bread (small slices in this case)
- 2 slices white ham
- 5 oz grated cheese
For the béchamel sauce:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 oz butter
- 4 Tbsp flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
Follow the recipe below:
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Useful tips for a perfect croque
- Adapt the cheeses: try Comté, cheddar or a mix of the two to suit your taste.
- Pay attention to cooking time: watch carefully the first time, as each Air Fryer heats up differently.
- The "winning" signal in terms of texture: the layer of béchamel + cheese on top prevents the croque from drying out and guarantees a melting gratin.
- Convenient freezing: prepare several croques in advance, wrap them individually, freeze, and put them straight into the Air Fryer without defrosting (cooking time slightly extended).
Adèle Peyches
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