Croque monsieur with airfryer

Main Dish
Very Easy
20 min
1188 Kcal

An ultra-crisp croque-monsieur in no time at all? Challenge accepted! Thanks to the Air Fryer, no more waiting in front of the oven: in just a few minutes, you'll have a golden, ultra-melting, irresistibly delicious croque-monsieur:) With a creamy béchamel sauce and topped with crispy cheese, every bite is a pure, regressive pleasure!

Ingredients

4

For the béchamel sauce :

Estimated cost: 7.46€ (1.86€/serving)

Materials

  • Saucepan
  • Air Fryer

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time10 min
  • Croque monsieur with airfryer - Preparation step 1Make a béchamel sauce by melting the butter, then adding the flour and milk until you reach the desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Croque monsieur with airfryer - Preparation step 2Spread slices of bread with a tablespoon of béchamel sauce. Top with grated cheese.
  • Croque monsieur with airfryer - Preparation step 3Place the slice of ham (here, half a slice was enough) on one of the slices of bread and close with the other slice.
  • Croque monsieur with airfryer - Preparation step 4Spread béchamel sauce over the top of the croques monsieur again and cover with grated cheese.
  • Croque monsieur with airfryer - Preparation step 5Place the croques monsieur in the Air Fryer and bake for 10 minutes at 370°F/190°C in "Air Fry" mode.
  • Croque monsieur with airfryer - Preparation step 6And now it's ready!

Rate this recipe

FAQ ❓

Can we use another cheese for this croque-monsieur?

Of course you can! You can replace the grated cheese with Comté, Cheddar or even a blend of several cheeses for a gourmet touch.
Make sure you coat the top with béchamel sauce and don't let it cook too long. A cooking time of around 10 minutes is generally sufficient for a soft, golden croque-monsieur.
Yes, place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake at 370°F/190°C for around 15 minutes, until golden brown and au gratin.
You can keep uncooked croque-monsieur in the fridge for around 24 hours, wrapped tightly in cling film. Once cooked, they can be kept in the fridge for 1 day, and reheated for a few minutes in the Air Fryer or oven before serving.
Yes, you can freeze croque-monsieur before baking. Wrap them individually in cling film or slip them into a freezer bag. To cook them, simply put them directly into the Air Fryer or oven, without defrosting them first, but with a slightly longer cooking time.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 1188Kcal
  • Carbo: 190.8g
  • Total fat: 21.4g
  • Saturated fat: 12g
  • Proteins: 42.8g
  • Fibers: 10.1g
  • Sugar: 12.2g
  • ProPoints: 30
  • SmartPoints: 37
Nutritional information for 1 serving (514g)

Cookware

air fryer

Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
PetitChef_OfficialPetitChef_Official

You may like

Questions

Photos of members who cooked this recipe

Adèle PeychesAdèle Peyches
Editorial manager who just can't wait for winter to enjoy fondue! Passionate about gastronomy and always on the lookout for new culinary gems, I first studied law before returning to my first love: the taste of good products and the joy of sharing around the table :)

Comments

Rate this recipe:
4.5/5, 2 votes