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Air Fryer Veggie Sandwich

May 1, 2022 by [email protected] 6 Comments

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This air fryer veggie sandwich with pesto mayonnaise is the perfect simple lunch or dinner recipe. Layered with thinly sliced tomato, cucumbers, and onion this is a great simple lunch or dinner recipe.

Air frying sandwiches give you a really good combination of melted cheese like a grilled cheese sandwich, but a crusty outside like on a panini. In my opinion, it’s the best of both worlds.

a vegetable sandwich that has been cooked in the air fryer on a piece of wax paper.
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  • What beer pairs well with this recipe?
  • What should you watch?
  • Ingredients
  • How to make this air fryer veggie sandwich step-by-step
  • Tips & Variations
  • Storage
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  • Air Fryer Veggie Sandwich

What beer pairs well with this recipe?

The beer: Tropical Oberon from Bell’s

This tropical and delightful version of Oberon is the perfect way to welcome warmer weather. Both versions, this and the original, are like little sips of sunshine. This version has passionfruit, guava, and mango. It’s the perfect sweet pairing with this simple veg sandwich.

cut veggie sandwich on a piece of wax paper with a cloth napkin and a craft beer in a bottle next to it.

What should you watch?

Now that the weather is FINALLY getting nice, it’s time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air while enjoying a good book. I’m starting Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough. I loved the Netflix adaptation of her book Behind Her Eyes so I am excited about this new release.

sandwich made in the air fryer o a piece of wax paper.

Ingredients

This vegetable sandwich recipe has-

  • Sourdough bread. This sandwich though is great with any sandwich bread, no need to get fancy.
  • Thinly sliced tomato, cucumbers, and white onions.
  • Shredded Colby Jack cheese. Shredded cheese adds a great melt, but feel free to use sliced cheese too.
  • Mayonnaise mixed with prepared pesto. The simplest of additions that add big flavor.
  • Butter. Spread unsalted butter on the bread to help add crispiness to the bread.
  • Dried basil.

How to make this air fryer veggie sandwich step-by-step

Start by mixing the mayonnaise and prepared pesto together. Set aside.

cutting boar with ingredients for a vegetable sandwich with cheese on it.

Remove the air fryer basket and build the sandwich in that. Start with buttering one side of the bread and place it butter side down.

making a sandwich in the air fryer with step directions text overlaid on images.

Spread on the pesto mayonnaise then add half of the shredded Colby jack cheese.

The veggies I use for this sandwich are tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion. Thinly slice the vegetables so that the sandwich doesn’t become too bulky.

Layer each of the vegetables onto the bread. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.

layering a tomato sandwich in the air fryer with step instruction text overlaid on images.

Add more of the mayonnaise to the top piece of bread.

The last step I do is to add more of the softened butter to the top and sprinkle it with dried basil.

Place the basket in the air fryer set the temperature to 350 degrees and cook for 5 minutes.

a full sandwich in the basket of an air fryer that has been cooked.

With a spatula, carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Cut in half and eat immediately.

Tips & Variations

  • Oven-roasted turkey is a good addition to this if you want to add meat.
  • Swap out the mayonnaise for hummus.
  • Make your own sourdough bread with this recipe from The Recipe Critic.

Storage

This recipe is for one sandwich so ideally, there will be no leftovers. This is a great lunch recipe to use up leftover vegetables from the garden. Prep and store vegetables, as well as the pesto mayonnaise, to save time if you are making these sandwiches for more than one day in a row.

For the bread, I purchase it when it is on a day-old discount from my grocery store bakery and freeze it. Remove the bread and place it on the counter about an hour before using it.

More air fryer sandwich recipes

  • Air Fryer Ham and Cheese
  • Deli Chicken Sandwich {with Dill Pickles}
  • Roasted Pepper Turkey Sandwich

And here you are….

sandwich with vegetables but in half with a half resting on the other half. on top of wax paper.

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

a vegetable sandwich that has been cooked in the air fryer on a piece of wax paper.

Air Fryer Veggie Sandwich

This air fryer veggie sandwich has sourdough bread topped with tomato, cucumber, onion, and pesto mayonnaise.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer sandwiches, veggie sandwich
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • spatula

Ingredients

Pesto Mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon basil pesto

Veggie Sandwich

  • 2 pieces sourdough bread
  • 1/2 medium cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 medium beefsteak tomato thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small white onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby jack cheese halved
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

Pesto Mayonnaise

  • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and prepared pesto. Stir to combine.
    2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon basil pesto

Veggie Sandwich

  • Slice the tomato, cucumber, and onions into thin slices.
    1/2 medium cucumber, 1 medium beefsteak tomato, 1/2 small white onion
  • Smear one side of a piece of sourdough bread with softened butter.
    2 pieces sourdough bread, 2 tablespoons butter
  • Place face down in the bottom of an air fryer basket.
  • Use a knife to spread on half of the pesto mayonnaise mixture.
  • Sprinkle on half of the shredded cheese.
    1/2 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
  • Layer the tomato, onion, and cucumber.
  • Add the rest of the cheese to the top of the vegetables.
  • Slather on the rest of the pesto mayonnaise to the last piece of bread. Place mayo sauce side down on top.
  • Use the rest of the butter on the top of the slice of bread. Sprinkle with dried basil.
    2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Cook in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Use a spatula to flip the sandwich. (See notes)
  • Return the basket and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove, cut in half and eat immediatley. Enjoy!

Video

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Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • The sides of the air fryer basket will be very hot so use a spatula and try to avoid touching them when flipping the sandwich. Use a fork to anchor the bottom of the other side to help if it’s difficult.
  • Thinly slice the vegetables. Cutting them too thick will result in a sandwich that is hard to flip in the air fryer basket and also the vegetables will need longer to cook in the sandwich. 
  • Make one sandwich at a time. The ingredients can last up to 3 days so it’s a great sandwich to have for lunch throughout the week.
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Last Updated on March 16, 2023 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Air Fryer Recipes, Sandwich Recipes, Wheat Ale Recipe Pairings Tagged With: wheat ale

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  1. Andrea

    May 4, 2022 at 11:14 pm

    5 stars
    I hadn’t thought of air frying a sandwich. What a great idea! I’m always looking for more veggie sandwich ideas. Thank you!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 6, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      It’s one of my favorite ways to make sandwiches for sure. Thank you, Andrea.

      Reply
  2. Allyssa

    May 5, 2022 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    Super loved this veggie sandwich recipe, so easy to make and easy to follow! Thanks a lot for sharing this delicious recipe.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 6, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      Thank you, Allyssa! I am so glad you liked it.

      Reply
  3. Ann

    May 5, 2022 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    Pesto mayonnaise – this sounds delicious! I haven’t tried making a sandwich in the air fryer yet, but I will have to give it a try! I think I will make this tonight!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 6, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      I hope you like it, Ann! Thank you.

      Reply

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