Description
Crispy air-fried bologna sandwich provides a nostalgic twist on classic comfort food. Midwestern deli memories come alive with golden-brown edges and melted cheese, promising a quick and satisfying meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 slice bologna, beef
- 1 slice Cheddar cheese
- 2 slices white sandwich bread
Vegetables and Condiments:
- 1 slice tomato
- 1 leaf lettuce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Arrange air fryer rack at 400°F to ensure optimal heating for crispy preparation.
- Quickly toast bread slices in air fryer basket for approximately 1 minute each, creating golden-brown surfaces.
- Carefully remove protective casing from bologna slice and make strategic cuts to prevent unwanted curling during cooking.
- Position bologna in air fryer basket, cooking for 3 minutes, then carefully flip for an additional 3 minutes until edges become slightly crisp and edges curl slightly.
- Select one toasted bread slice and generously apply mayonnaise across entire surface for smooth, creamy texture.
- Layer prepared ingredients systematically: first cheese slice, followed by hot crispy bologna, fresh tomato slices, and crisp lettuce leaves.
- Spread tangy mustard on remaining toasted bread slice, creating a complementary flavor profile.
- Gently press sandwich halves together, ensuring ingredients remain securely positioned.
- Slice diagonally for elegant presentation and serve immediately with optional potato chips for added crunch.
Notes
- Prevent Curling: Make four strategic cuts in the bologna before air frying to ensure even cooking and prevent unwanted bubbling or uneven heating.
- Bread Texture Tip: Watch bread closely during toasting to achieve perfect golden-brown crispness without burning, as air fryers can heat quickly.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Let hot bologna sit directly on cheese for a minute after cooking to create a naturally melted, gooey texture without additional heating.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap regular bologna for turkey or chicken bologna to reduce fat content, and use whole grain bread for added nutritional value and fiber.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg