10-Minute Air Fryer Tuna Melt Recipe

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10-Minute Air Fryer Tuna Melt Recipe

This air fryer tuna melt recipe is a quick meal made with canned tuna, melty cheese, and crispy sourdough bread. Ready in just 10 minutes and packed with protein. It’s the perfect option for busy weekday lunches or lower-effort dinners.

Gluten-free and dairy-free options available.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dinner, easy recipe, lunch

Servings:

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Becca Harris, RD, MHSc

Equipment

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring spoons
Medium bowl
Spoon for mixing
Butter knife
Air fryer

Ingredients

1 can tuna drained
¼ small yellow onion diced (about 3 tbsp)
1 small stalk celery diced (about 3 tbsp)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Everything But The Bagel seasoning
¼ tsp dried dill
4 pieces sourdough bread
4 tsp butter or margarine
4 square slices cheese

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together 1 can tuna, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Everything But The Bagel seasoning, ¼ tsp dried dill, ¼ small yellow onion, and 1 small stalk celery.
Spread butter on one side of each of the 4 pieces sourdough bread. The buttered sides will be the outside of the sandwich.
Place 1 slice of cheese on the inside of each piece of bread. This will help prevent the sandwich from getting soggy.
Divide the tuna mixture evenly between each sandwich and close with the buttered sides facing out.
Place the sandwiches in the air fryer basket. Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 4–5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Enjoy!

Notes

Dietary Variations

Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free bread.
Dairy-Free: Omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.

Best enjoyed immediately after cooking.

Storage: Store leftover tuna mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer or toaster oven for a few minutes.

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