Air Fryer Tuna Melts (Print version)
Crispy, cheesy air fryer tuna melts ready in 10 minutes with pantry staples and no skillet needed.
# Ingredients:
For the tuna salad
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2 (5 oz / 140 g) cans tuna in water, drained
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons celery, finely diced
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Salt and black pepper to taste
For assembly
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4 slices sturdy bread (sourdough or country loaf)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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4 oz (115 g) sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
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1 small tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Flake the drained tuna into a bowl. Fold in the mayonnaise, celery, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until just combined.
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Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Flip two slices butter-side down. Divide the tuna salad between them, add cheese and tomato if using, then top with the remaining bread butter-side up.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F if your model requires it. Place the sandwiches in the basket without overlapping. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip carefully and cook another 3 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
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Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while the bread is crisp.
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Cook in batches if your air fryer basket is small.