Air-Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts
Air-Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts layer a creamy, zesty tuna salad over toasted muffins and finish with a bubbly duo of cheddar and provolone. Each bite balances crisp edges with a rich, melty center, making it perfect for a quick lunch, casual dinner, or a hearty snack. Serve hot right from the air fryer for peak texture and flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place the sliced English muffins in the air fryer and toast until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove them and set aside.
- 2
Combine the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until blended. Divide the tuna mixture into 4 equal portions and place on each muffin half. Top each with 1 slice of provolone cheese and 1 slice of Cheddar cheese. Air fry until the cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Calories 286.25 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 24.51 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 15.02 g 5%
- Total Fat 13.65 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.16 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 36.79 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 579.57 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 0.92 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 208.36 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 236.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 3.2 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.33 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Celery, English Muffin, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 286.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Celery, English Muffin, Mayonnaise, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 286.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Air-Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts healthy?
- Air-Fried English Muffin Tuna Melts has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 286.25 calories and 24.51 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 579.57 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.16 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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