If you're looking for a tasty lunch option, then look no further because these air fryer tuna melts are a fantastic option any day of the week. Made in a few short minutes and with minimal prep, these crispy tuna melts are not too far away.
Start by draining the canned tuna and breaking it up with a fork. This will help to remove a lot of the chunks and make it easier to incorporate into the filling.
Add the tuna, mayo, relish, mustard, salt, and pepper to a small bowl.
Mix together with a fork until well blended.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices, butter side down into the air fryer.
Top each slice of bread with one slice of cheese.
Top with about ½ cup of tuna ssalad.
Add a second piece of cheese on top of the tuna.
Cover the cheese with one slice of bread, butter side facing upward.
Toast for 3 minutes at 400 degrees F.
Flip to the other side and cook for about 2 minutes.
When both sides are perfectly golden in color, remove them from the air fryer.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Two sandwiches fit in an 8-quart air fryer.No preheating is needed.Consider making 3 smaller sandwiches for lighter portions.Secure bread with a small trivet to prevent flying.Toast bread to desired darkness before flipping or removing.Use a slice of cheese on each side of the filling to prevent sliding.Prepare the tuna filling up to 3 days ahead and store in the fridge.