Air Fryer Tuna Melt
I tried using an air fryer to melt tuna, and now I can’t stop. I quickly prepared a tuna salad, topped it with a cheese and tomato slice, placed it on bread, and let it air-fry for five to six minutes. A crispy, melty, golden masterpiece that satisfies every comfort food yearning without the need for flipping or bother. To be honest, it’s much too amazing and dangerously easy!
Ingredients:
For Tuna Grilled Cheese sandwich:
1 piece of bread. I use Sourdough
Mayo
2 slices of fresh tomato
2 tablespoons tuna salad
2 Tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 slice of Provolone cheese
Homemade Tuna salad:
1 can Tuna
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
½ celery rib, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon of finely chopped red onion
½ teaspoon mustard, to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
To make tuna salad, start by draining your canned tuna. Then, add chopped celery, onion. Finally, mix in mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Make sure your tuna salad is not too watery.
Make an open faced Tuna salad sandwich.
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (177°C)
Spread a thin layer of mayo on a slice of bread.
Top with approximately 2 tablespoon of freshly prepared tuna salad.
Spread a layer of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Add 2 stomato slices.
Cover with Provolone cheese.
Place directly onto air fryer tray (basket) and cook for approximately 4 minutes until the toast is crispy and the cheese is bubbly on top.
Enjoy your perfectly melted and caramelized air fryer tuna melt.
Notes:
Tuna Melt Variations
A tuna sandwich is a classic lunchtime staple, but it can sometimes feel a little bit boring. If you’re looking for ways to jazz up your tuna melt, try adding:
Crunchy vegetables like lettuce and cucumber,
A few slices of avocado for creaminess.
Mix in some diced onions or sweetcorn for extra flavor.
Add a spicy kick with some chili flakes or sun-dried tomatoes.