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Toasted sandwich maker, recommendations.

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Sasta Sat 10-Jun-23 13:12:35

Haven’t had a sandwich maker since the original Breville in the 70s. I have ‘fond’ memories of the concoctions we made back then complete with scalded lips on boiling hot beans and cheese, but I’m not looking for a big fat sarnie like they made. I like those ‘pressed’ type sandwiches you get out with the lines on, would that be a panini maker rather than the toasted sandwich type? Anybody got one they’d recommend please? Easy to clean would be preferable. Thanks in advance.

AreWeThereYet Sat 10-Jun-23 20:40:12

Please can someone tell me how to do a toastie in the air fryer? Mine are never very good.

Sorry op, not really relevant to your thread or helpful to you.

Auntieflo Sat 10-Jun-23 22:35:00

Oreo, I love a toasted sardine sandwich for a change.

Coolgran65 Sat 10-Jun-23 22:44:46

I'd like to know also how to make a toastie in my air fryer. I'm told they are wonderful but I tried one and it wasn't great.

Spinnaker Sat 10-Jun-23 23:32:00

Here's how I do mine in the air fryer:

Butter one side of the bread and then turn both slices over.
Place grated cheese and ham on one slice and cover with the other one - making sure butter side is showing.
Sprinkle some grated cheese on top and place in air fryer.
Cook until nicely browned and cheese topping is bubbling.
Turn sandwich over and sprinkle a bit more cheese on top and cook until browned and cheese is melted.
Serve and enjoy - bon appetit !

I haven't given any cooking times as all air fryers operate slightly differently.

Sasta Sun 11-Jun-23 18:27:15

Thank you for all the suggestions. I’ve ordered the one NotAGran55 and Farmor15 recommended for the main reason I’m lazy and it seems easy to clean, plus they love it. Looks like they do a nice flat sarnie which is what I was after. Looking forward to one for lunch tomorrow when I get back from Argos! Thank you all.

NotAGran55 Sun 11-Jun-23 19:33:48

Let us know how your lunch 🥪 goes tomorrow please 😋

Sasta Wed 14-Jun-23 13:35:14

Well, what a great little toaster! Heats up so quickly and the sandwich was delicious! The tip about placing a piece of damp kitchen roll in after using is brilliant. Really pleased with it. Thank you all.

Farmor15 Wed 14-Jun-23 14:43:50

Glad to hear your feedback Sasta- we've had ours a few years now and still just as good.