Air Fryer Tuna Melt – Crispy Tuna and Cheese Sandwich in 15 Minutes
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Air Fryer Tuna Melt – Crispy Tuna and Cheese Sandwich in 15 Minutes

A crispy and delicious tuna melt sandwich with melted cheese and golden bread, cooked quickly in the air fryer.

Time⏱️ 15 min
Servings👤 6
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

canned tuna (about 300 g total, in water) — 2 (cans)
cup (180 ml) mayonnaise — 3/4
cup (80 ml) sweet pickle relish — 1/3
slices of bread — 12
cup (60 g) butter, at room temperature — 1/4
cups (170 g) shredded cheese (cheddar or preferred) — 1 1/2
Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Preheat the air fryer to 193°C (380°F) for 5 minutes.
2Drain the tuna well and flake it with a fork in a bowl.
3Add mayonnaise and relish; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4Spread the softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
5Place 1-2 slices buttered side down in the air fryer basket. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cook for 1 minute to melt the cheese.
6Open the drawer, add about 1/2 cup of the tuna mixture and spread evenly. Top with another bread slice, buttered side up.
7Close the air fryer and cook for another 2 minutes, until the top is golden and crispy.

🛒 Shopping List

2 cans tuna (300g), 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish, 12 slices bread, 1/4 cup butter, 1.5 cups shredded cheese