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Air Fryer Tuna Melt

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This Air Fryer Tuna Melt combines a creamy tuna salad with crispy bread and melted cheese for a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • Sprinkle of black pepper
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • Large sprinkle of red chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 pieces of bread
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup of prepared tuna salad
  • 4 slices of cheese (rectangular or 1 large square slice)
  • ½ avocado, mashed
  • 4 thin slices of tomato
  • 1 tablespoon pesto

Instructions

  • Combine drained tuna, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, black pepper, green onions, and chili flakes in a bowl.
  • Spread olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
  • On one slice, spread the prepared tuna salad evenly; add cheese and top with the second slice, oil side up.
  • For 'tunacado', spread pesto on one slice and avocado with tomato on the other before assembling.
  • Air fry at 390°F for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Notes

Monitor cooking times based on your air fryer model.
You can vary the bread type for added flavor.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 680
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 22
  • Cholesterol: 45