Air Fryer Mini Tuna Subs Recipe

**Servings:** 2

**Total Time:** 18 minutes

**Preparation Time:** 10 minutes

**Overnight Preparation Required:** No

**Cooking Time:** 8 minutes

### Tools
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
- Air fryer
- Air fryer-safe baking sheet or parchment paper

### Ingredients
- 1 can of tuna (170 grams, drained)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- 1/2 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 hot dog buns
- 2 lettuce leaves
- Optional: sliced pickles, cheese slices

### Instructions

1. **Prepare the Tuna Mixture:**
    - In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. **Prepare the Hot Dog Buns:**
    - Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes. Place the hot dog buns on an air fryer-safe baking sheet or parchment paper and toast them in the air fryer for about 5 minutes or until they are lightly crispy.

3. **Assemble the Subs:**
    - Open each hot dog bun and place a lettuce leaf inside. Spoon the tuna mixture generously into each bun. Add optional sliced pickles or cheese slices if desired.

4. **Serve:**
    - Serve the mini tuna subs immediately. Enjoy them as a quick lunch or a light dinner.

### Health Benefits
- **Protein-Rich:** Tuna is a great source of lean protein.
- **Omega-3 Fatty Acids:** Tuna contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids beneficial for heart health.

### Keywords
Main, Tuna, Mini Subs, Hot Dog Buns, Air Fryer, Quick Meal

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