Quick And Easy Tuna Melts (Air Fryer Recipe)
Quick and easy tuna melts in the air fryer are just the thing to make when you need a hot lunch or dinner fast! Havarti cheese melts on top of homemade tuna salad on a slice of bread for an effortless take on the diner style classic.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 2 7 oz cans tuna well drained and flaked apart
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1/2 - 3/4 tsp dried dill weed
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise + more, if needed
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder optional
- 4 slices havarti cheese
- 4 slices sandwich bread
Instructions
- Add the tuna, celery, dill, mayo and garlic to a large mixing bowl. Whisk them together until evenly combined.2 7 oz cans tuna, 2 stalks celery, 1/2 - 3/4 tsp dried dill weed, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly out over four slices of sturdy sandwich bread in an even layer.4 slices sandwich bread
- Add the open faced sandwiches to the basket of an air fryer, then top each with a slice of cheese.4 slices havarti cheese
- Air fry at 400° for 4-5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Do NOT shake or flip the sandwiches or the air fryer basket while cooking.
- You can add other mixins to your tuna salad like chopped onions or lemon juice.
- Feel free to customize these to your liking and use English muffin halves, your favorite sliced cheese or add other toppings like sliced tomato under the cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 3mg