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A close-up of a baked casserole dish with a crispy golden breadcrumb topping, garnished with finely chopped green herbs, placed inside an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Tuna Casserole

Author: Mandy Applegate
I make this air fryer tuna casserole with canned tuna, egg noodles, and frozen peas, topped with a crisp panko-and-cheddar crust, for a quick, creamy bake ready in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer tuna casserole
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 338kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups egg noodles
  • 1 cup canned tuna drained
  • 1 can vegetable soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles 2-3 minutes short of the time indicated in the package. Set aside.
    3 cups egg noodles
  • In a large bowl, combine the noodles, tuna, vegetable soup, milk, frozen peas, salt and pepper, and half of the cheese.
    1 cup canned tuna, 1 can vegetable soup, 1 cup milk, 1 cup frozen peas, Salt and pepper, 2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • Grease a baking pan and transfer the mixture. Top with the rest of the cheese and Panko breadcrumbs.
    1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • Bake in the air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Top with sliced chives.
    2 tablespoons chives
  • Serve and enjoy your air fryer Tuna Casserole!

Notes

Pull the noodles 2 to 3 minutes before the package time so they do not overcook in the air fryer.
If the filling looks dry before cooking, stir in a splash more milk; the noodles absorb a lot.
Use a baking dish that fits your air fryer basket with room around it for air to circulate.
Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, and eat the leftovers within 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1146IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 2mg
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