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A close-up of a toasted air fryer tuna melt. The bread is golden brown, with the delicious filling peeking from the bitten corner.
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Air Fryer Tuna Melt Recipe

Air fryer tuna melt sandwiches are killer! Make as open faced sandwiches in air fryer or with two crunchy slices layered with melted cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, ninja foodi, tuna melt
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 cans tuna this will make about 6 sandwiches, can half if you're serving less. Solid chunk in water is best
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup relish
  • 12 slices bread
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1.5 cup cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F for 5 minutes. Drain cans of tuna, dump into a bowl and mash with a fork until broken up into smaller pieces.
    A hand holds a can of Kirkland Signature Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water, perfect for pairing with crockpot chicken dishes made from frozen breasts.
  • Add mayo and relish. Blend until incorporated. Sprinkle in salt and pepper, taste, adjust if necessary.
    A glass bowl brimming with a creamy blend, perhaps reminiscent of a tuna melt, adorned with chopped pickles. A silver spoon peeks from the side, while jar lids linger in the background.
  • Spread softened butter on one side of each piece of bread. Lay 1-2 pieces with butter side facing down into preheated air fryer with shredded cheese on top. Close and cook fro 1 minute so cheese melts.
    A slice of bread topped with shredded cheese and tuna sits inside the air fryer basket. The air fryer is open, revealing the perforated surface beneath this delectable Air Fryer Tuna Melt.
  • Open drawer and add 1/2 cup of your tuna mixture on top, spread out to cover bread. Lay second slice of buttered bread with butter facing the top on top.
    A toasted tuna melt sits inside an air fryer basket. The bread is golden brown, with melted cheese oozing around the edges. The perforated surface below is part of the air fryer.
  • Close drawer and air fry for another 2 minutes to crisp top piece. Serve!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 960mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 3mg