Air Fryer Tuna Melt

a stack of halved tuna melt on a plate with red and green grapes to the side.

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 1074kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $3.51/ Serving $1.76

Equipment

Ingredients

Tuna Filling

1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water, drained ($0.96)
¼ cup mayonnaise ($0.22)
1 tablespoon sweet relish ($0.08)
1 tablespoon yellow mustard ($0.03)
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Sandwiches

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ($0.50)
4 slices sandwich bread ($0.24)
8 slices cheese ($1.48)

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Instructions

Mix tuna. Drain tuna and flake with a fork to break up large pieces. Add tuna, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and mix until well combined.
Butter bread. Spread about 1 tablespoon butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Assemble base. Place two slices of bread butter-side down in the air fryer basket. Top each with one slice of cheese.
Add filling. Spoon tuna mixture evenly over the cheese. Add a second slice of cheese on top of the tuna.
Close sandwiches. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side facing up.
Air fry. Cook at 400°F for 3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes, until golden and melty.
Serve. Remove from air fryer and serve warm.

Notes

Air Fryer Fit. Two sandwiches fit comfortably in an 8-quart air fryer. No preheating required.
Assembly Tip. Cheese on both sides of the tuna helps prevent sliding while cooking.
Portions. Make three smaller sandwiches for lighter servings if preferred.
Make Ahead. Tuna filling can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored airtight in the refrigerator.

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