Name: Air Fryer Tuna Melt
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 ounces tuna; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tsp onion; 1 tbsp celery; 4 slices Bread; 4 slices cheddar cheese

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Air Fryer Tuna Melt

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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.