This is a 12 minute snack made out of things that are already in the fridge, and it’s one of those ones the kids can more or less make themselves.
Ham, onion, cheese, a bit of sauce, salt and pepper, all mixed in a bowl. You spread that over two slices of bread, press it down so it sticks, and give it seven minutes in the air fryer.
It comes out with the cheese bubbling on top, and you cut it into soldiers for dipping.
Why You’ll Love It
It’s 12 minutes start to finish and there’s one bowl to wash. Everything in it is a fridge staple, so it’s the snack you make when you haven’t planned anything. The air fryer means no oven to heat up for two slices of bread. And it’s just as good cold, which makes it worth doing a few at once.
The Shortcut That Makes It Work
Mixing everything into one topping instead of layering it. The ham, onion, cheese and sauce go in a bowl together and get spread on as one thing, so it holds together on the bread and nothing slides off in the air fryer. No grilling, no toasting first, no assembly.
Handy Tips
Dice the onion finely, because big pieces are still crunchy after seven minutes and you want them soft in the topping. Press the mixture down into the bread so it sticks rather than blowing around in the air fryer. Don’t overload the slices, a thick layer stops the middle heating through. Give the slices room in the basket rather than stacking them. And keep an eye on it around the six minute mark, since air fryers vary a lot and bread goes from golden to gone quickly.
What To Serve With It
Tomato sauce or barbecue sauce for dipping, since you’re cutting it into soldiers anyway. A boiled egg alongside turns it into a proper breakfast, and a bit of fruit does the same for a lunchbox.
How to Store It
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s really good cold, so it suits making ahead for lunchboxes or snacks. A couple of minutes back in the air fryer crisps it up again if you’d rather it warm.
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Air Fryer Savoury Toast
Prep Time 5 minutes 
Cook Time
7 minutes 
Total Time 12 minutes 
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, mix together the diced ham, finely diced onion, grated cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper, and your choice of tomato or BBQ sauce.
- Spread this mixture evenly onto your slices of bread, pressing down slightly to ensure it sticks.
- Pop your loaded slices into the air fryer and cook at 180°C (356°F) for about 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, slice your toast into 'soldiers' for easy dipping and snacking. Enjoy!
- Pro tip:These savory toasts are also great when they're cold, making them perfect for meal prep or on-the-go snacking.
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FAQs
Do I need to butter the bread first?
No. The mixture goes straight onto the plain slice and you press it down so it sticks.
What bread works best?
Any sliced bread does the job. A sturdier slice holds a heavier topping better than a very soft white, but it’s not fussy.
Can I swap the ham?
Yes. Bacon, salami or leftover roast chicken all work, and leaving the meat out altogether is fine too, it just becomes a cheese and onion version.
Can I make a few at once?
Yes, as long as they fit in the basket in one layer with a bit of space. Stacked slices won’t crisp.
Can the kids make this?
Mostly. The mixing and spreading is easy enough for them to do, and an adult handles the onion and the air fryer.
