Air Fryer Tuna Melt
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 servings
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Calories
404 kcal
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Cuisine
American, International
Air Fryer Tuna Melt
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These open-faced air fryer tuna melts are cheesy, high-protein, and perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner! This easy recipe is single-serve and air-fried in under 10 minutes!
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Ingredients
The Melts:
- 1 English muffin or 2 slices of toast regular, whole wheat, sourdough, or gluten-free
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese or your favorite kind of cheese that melts
Tuna Salad:
- 1 can (4 or 5-ounce) tuna stored in water drained
- 2 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt or mayo 0%, 2% or 5%
- ½ stalk celery diced
- 1 tablespoon red onion minced
- 1 - 2 baby carrots thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 teaspoon capers optional but I love them
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
- juice from half a lemon
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Instructions
- Cut your English muffin in half and add it face-side up to the air fryer basket or tray. “Toast” the bread by air frying it at 300°F (150 degrees Celsius) for 2 - 4 minutes. Every air fryer is different so check at the 2-minute mark. Stop air frying when the muffin is lightly toasted!
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt or mayo, diced celery, minced red onion, sliced baby carrots, chopped parsley, capers (if using), Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning of the tuna salad to your liking.
- Evenly split and spoon the tuna mixture onto each half of the toasted English muffins.
- Top each English muffin half with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.
- Air fry at 300°F (150 degrees Celsius) for about 5 - 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, the sandwich is warm, and the English muffin is toasted to your desired level of crispiness.
- Carefully remove the tuna melts from the air fryer using a spatula. Serve the air fryer tuna melts immediately while they are still warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Customization: You can customize this recipe by adding other ingredients, such as sliced tomatoes, avocado, or bacon, to your tuna melt if desired.
- Air Fry Time: Adjust the cooking time as needed based on your air fryer model and personal preference for the level of toasting and melting.
- Cheese: You can use your favorite type of cheese for air fryer tuna melts. Some popular options include cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or a combination of different cheeses. I highly recommend choosing a cheese that melts well; for example, queso fresco, paneer, Ricotta, goat’s cheese, halloumi, and feta are bad options since they don’t melt.
- Pesto tuna melts: Make this a pesto tuna melt by adding 1 Tablespoon of pesto to the tuna salad. So much flavor!
- Drain the canned tuna well: Ensure that you drain the canned tuna thoroughly to remove excess liquid. This will prevent your tuna salad mixture from becoming watery.
- Meal Prep: Tuna melts are best enjoyed right after air frying. It’s best to assemble and cook the air fryer tuna melts just before serving for optimal taste and texture. You can prepare the tuna salad mixture ahead of time, though.
- Storing: Tuna melts are best enjoyed fresh since the bread will get soggy if you store them. Therefore, assembling and cooking the air fryer tuna melts just before serving for optimal taste and texture is best. You can prepare the tuna salad ahead of time and store it for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
928mg
(39%)
Potassium
443mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1006IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1006IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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