Softest tuna cheese rolls in air fryer

5 from 2 votes

Softest tuna cheese rolls in air fryer

Softest and fluffiest tuna cheese rolls that you'll ever taste. They're savoury, cheesy and super delicious. Easy to make and freezer-friendly. Versatile dough that you can use for both savoury and sweet.

Prep Time30

Cook Time24

Rising Time1 30

Servings: rolls

Author: Bea & Marco

Ingredients

The Dough

2 ⅔ cup bread flour , use spoon and level method (340 g)
½ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ teaspoon instant yeast (7 g)
1 large egg , room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup butter (60 g), melted
⅔ cup warm water (160 ml)

The Filling

1 cup drained natural tuna (180 g)
2 tablespoon chopped parsley , with some extra to sprinkle on top
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 small onion , diced
1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella (140 g)
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoon butter , softened

Instructions

The Dough

Add all ingredients into the stand mixer bowl. Knead for 10 minutes. The dough will be on the softer side. Cover with cling film and rise the dough until double its size.

The Filling

Mix all ingredients except for cheese and softened butter. Set aside.

Assembling

Prepare 2 parchment papers that just fit the base and run extra high on 2 sides. Line the air fryer basket with 1 parchment paper, set aside the other one for later.
Roll the dough on a floured working surface into a 14 ½ inch (35 cm) square. Spread softened butter on it, leaving 1 inch at one side. Spoon and spread the filling evenly on top. Sprinkle cheese.
Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place in the air fryer basket. Cover with cling film. Leave until the rolls rise double their size.

Cook

Sprinkle some more parsely on top. Use "Air fryer" setting, set the temperature to 360ºF (180ºC) and cook for 12 minutes. Grab the parchment paper on the sides, lift and place the rolls on a rack. Place the other parchment paper on top and flip (like you would flip a cake).
Remove the parchment paper that sticks to the raw bottom of the rolls, be gentle. Again, grab the sides, place the rolls back in the air fryer basket and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
Flip the rolls back and serve!

Notes

Make sure to drain the tuna really well to avoid the filling being too liquidy and making the rolls soggy.
Adjust the cooking time if you need to, since it also depends on the size of your air fryer basket. Cook until the rolls are almost cooked (beautiful golden colour on top and have structure) before flipping. After flipping, proceed to cook until they're fully cooked at the bottom.
Last up to 1 week in the fridge. Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave to bring them back to life.
Last up to 2 months in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature and reheat.

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