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Air Fryer Tuna Melt

A quick and cheesy tuna melt made on pita bread and finished in the air fryer for melty, warm sandwiches.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5 oz can tuna packed in olive oil drained
  • 2 pita breads
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise or to taste
  • fresh-ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drain the tuna in a colander and discard the oil if using tuna packed in oil.
  3. Finely chop red onion to equal 1/4 cup.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped red onion, dill pickle relish, mayonnaise, and fresh-ground black pepper; mix until evenly combined.
  5. Place one pita in the air fryer basket and toast for about 40 seconds, then flip and toast the other side about 40 seconds; the pita should be firm but not browned.
  6. Spread half of the tuna mixture over the toasted pita, then sprinkle 1/4 cup grated mozzarella over the top.
  7. Return the topped pita to the air fryer and cook until the cheese is fully melted and the filling is hot, about 1–2 minutes depending on your model.
  8. Remove from the air fryer, repeat with the second pita, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use any canned tuna you prefer.
  • You can substitute chopped dill pickle for relish.
  • Adjust mayonnaise to your desired creaminess.
  • Air fryer times vary by model; watch the pita closely.