Air fryer Pork Sandwich
This air fryer open-faced pork sandwich is a simple yet tasty way to use up leftover pork (I used air-fried Pork Tenderloin) and make a new dish out of it. The pork is juicy, the cheese is gooey and the sandwich turns out crispy and flavorful. I love this new fantastic way to turn your leftover meat into something delicious and satisfying
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 slice Bread Good options to use: wheat, multigrain bread, sourdough, rye or Organic Dave's bread
- 3 slices Pork 2-3 slices of pork tenderloin or breaded pork chops, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp Mayo Or butter, for spreading
- 1/4 Salt Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 slice Cheese Use any cheese of your choice - Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone
- 1/4 tsp Seasoning I used Italian seasonin
Optional
- lettuce, tomato, pickles or any garnish of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177°C)Spread mayonnaise (or butter) on the outside of bread.Assemble your pork sandwich. Place sliced avocado on top of the bread (optional)Top the bread with the sliced pork tenderloin (about ⅛ inch thick slice) and then cover with a slice of cheese.
- Place in the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 5-6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. And the bread is crispy.
Notes
Tips and variations
What bread to use? While you might be tempted to reach for regular white bread, it's not always the best choice for this particular dish. Instead, opt for a heartier bread like sourdough or whole wheat that can hold up to the moisture from the pork and cheese without getting soggy or falling apart. These breads also offer a delicious, nutty flavor that complements the savory ham and oozy cheese to create the perfect sandwich.
Toppings. Please feel free to add some extra toppings to your Air fryer pork melt. I love to incorporate some creamy avocado before adding pork to your air fryer grilled cheese sandwich. The avocado not only adds a unique flavor profile but also helps keep the pork and cheese from sticking to the bread while inside the air fryer. This simple addition can take your ordinary pork grilled cheese sandwich to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 732mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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