**Servings:** 1
**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 30 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 10 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable
- **Cooking Time:** 20 minutes
**Tools:**
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spoon
**Ingredients:**
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 teaspoon butter or margarine (optional)
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
- Sliced tomatoes (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Cook the Eggs:**
- Preheat the air fryer to 270°F (130°C).
- Place the eggs in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-17 minutes.
- Remove the eggs and place them in ice water for 5 minutes to cool.
2. **Prepare the Egg Salad:**
- Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into small pieces.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, chopped celery, and green onions.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. **Assemble the Sandwich:**
- If desired, lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Spread the egg salad mixture evenly on one slice of bread.
- Add lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes, if using.
- Top with the second slice of bread.
4. **Toast the Sandwich (optional):**
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread is golden and crispy.
5. **Serve:**
- Remove the sandwich from the air fryer.
- Cut in half and serve immediately.
**Health Benefits:**
- High in protein from eggs
- Provides healthy fats from mayonnaise
- Includes fiber and vitamins from celery and green onions
**Keywords:**
egg salad, air fryer, sandwich, quick meal
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