Published:
Mar 9th 2025
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Last updated: Mar 9th 2025
Looking for a taste of the classics? Try our Air Fryer Tuna Melt. Air Fryer Tuna Melts are a classic recipe your entire family will love - even picky eaters. And they're easy to make and filled with so much flavor. Your family members will say "Mmm!", and "Yum!" as soon as they taste this crispy, cheesy, creamy tuna melt. Try our fish sandwich or lettuce wrap sandwich next if you are looking for more delicious sandwich recipes.
What is a tuna melt made of?
A tuna melt is made with sourdough bread, tuna salad, cheddar cheese, and butter. The tuna salad is made with mayonnaise, red onion, sweet relish, parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper.
What do you eat tuna melt with?
French fries, potato chips, tomato soup, onion rings, and Greek salad pair well with tuna melts.
How many carbs are in a tuna melt?
There are 34 grams of carbs in each air fryer tuna melt.
How many calories are in a tuna melt?
There are 710 calories in each air fryer tuna melt.
Time & Serves
Ingredients
2 (4-ounce) cans Tuna, drained
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Red Onion, minced
1 tablespoon Sweet Relish
1 tablespoon fresh Parsley, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, softened
4 slices Sourdough Bread
2 slices Cheese
Instructions
Place the tuna into a medium bowl. Break the tuna into smaller chunks using a fork.
Add the mayonnaise, red onion, sweet relish, parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper, and mix until combined.
Smear 1/2 tablespoon of butter onto each slice of sourdough bread, then place the slices onto a large plate buttered side down.
Divide the tuna salad between 2 slices of bread, spreading it into an even layer, and then add 2 slices of cheese on top.
Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the cheese, buttered side up.
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Place the tuna melts into the air fryer basket and cook them for 5 minutes.
Flip the tuna melts over and cook them for 3 minutes until they're golden brown.
Cut each tuna melt in half, then place them onto 2 plates and enjoy.
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