Air Fryer Caprese Sandwiches
Description
A crisp, golden air fryer Caprese sandwich with melted fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, and fragrant basil, finished with balsamic glaze. Fifteen minutes, and none of the sogginess that usually comes with air-fried sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread, ½ inch thick
- 2 tablespoons butter or mayonnaise, softened
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced and patted dry
- 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Lay the tomato slices on paper towel, sprinkle with salt, and let drain 10 minutes. Blot dry. Pat the mozzarella slices dry between paper towels.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Spread butter or mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice, covering edge to edge.
- Place two slices butter side down. Layer mozzarella, basil leaves, tomato, then remaining mozzarella. Season with black pepper.
- Top with the remaining bread, butter side up. Secure each sandwich with two toothpicks.
- Air fry 4 minutes. Flip and air fry 3 to 4 minutes more, until deep golden and the cheese is melting at the edges.
- Remove the toothpicks and rest 1 minute. Open, drizzle with balsamic glaze, close, and slice on the diagonal.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 748kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1693mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2427IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 521mgIron: 6mg