Air-Fried Mortadella & Cheese Bites with Toasted Bread

This recipe adapts mortadella and cheese, typically served cold, into warm, crispy air-fried bites. The bread is also air-fried for a perfect accompaniment. The canned tomatoes and cream cheese are not air-fried but can be used as a delicious spread or dip.

⏲️ 10 minutes
🌡️ 375°F (190°C)

Ingredients

  • 🍖Mortadella with pistachios(150g)
  • 🧀Cheese slices(4 slices)
  • 🍞Bread(4 slices)
  • 🧀Cream cheese(2 tablespoons)
  • 🥫Canned tomatoes(1 can)

Instructions

  1. 1.Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2.Cut the mortadella slices in half. Cut the cheese slices into strips.
  3. 3.Place a cheese strip on each mortadella half and roll it up tightly.
  4. 4.Place the mortadella rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. 5.Air fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the mortadella is slightly crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. 6.While the mortadella is cooking, lightly toast the bread slices in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  7. 7.Serve the air-fried mortadella and cheese bites immediately with the toasted bread. You can spread cream cheese on the bread and use the canned tomatoes as a dip or side.
"Why did the mortadella stop playing poker? Because it was tired of being sliced!"