Name: Air Fryer Tuna Melt
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 16, 2026

The Air Fryer Tuna Melt is a quick and easy way to make a wonderful lunch for your family. There is just something so comforting about a warm sandwich on a cool fall or winter day. This Air Fryer Tuna Melt is so easy and quick you can make it any time you want something tasty and nutritious but is also easy only a few minutes to make and then pop it in the air fryer. Serve with your favorite chips, soup or salad.

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Air Fryer Tuna Melt

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 8 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Mix drained tuna and mayonnaise and onion in a bowl.

Spoon the tuna mixture onto bread.

Place a slice of cheese on top.

Top with another slice of bread.

Butter the sandwich with mayo and place in the air fryer basket.

Cook at 380 degrees for 8 minutes.

Turn after 4 minutes.

Remove from skillet.

Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tuna Texture Mastery 🐟
Drain tuna thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture that could make your sandwich soggy in the air fryer.
Cheese Melting Technique 🧀
Grate your cheddar cheese instead of using slices for more even melting and better coverage across the entire sandwich.
Bread Crispiness Hack 🍞
Lightly butter the outside of the bread and sprinkle with a pinch of garlic powder for extra crunch and flavor in the air fryer.
Flavor Boost Trick 🌿
Finely dice celery and onion and briefly sauté them before mixing into the tuna to enhance their sweetness and reduce raw vegetable harshness.
Air Fryer Positioning 🔥
Preheat the air fryer and leave space between sandwiches to ensure even hot air circulation for perfectly crispy results.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.