AIR-FRYER PORTOBELLO MELTS

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We're always looking for satisfying vegetarian meals, and this air-fryer sandwich recipe tops the list. These melts are especially delicious in the summer when we have tons of homegrown tomatoes. —Amy Smalley, Morehead, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large portobello mushrooms (4 ounces each), stems removed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 tomato slices
2 slices mozzarella cheese
2 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
Chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Place mushrooms in a shallow bowl. Mix oil, vinegar, salt and dried basil; brush onto both sides of mushrooms. Let stand 5 minutes. Reserve remaining marinade. Preheat air fryer to 400°., Place mushrooms on greased tray in air-fryer basket, stem side down. Cook until tender, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from basket. Top stem sides with tomato and cheese; secure with toothpicks. Cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Remove and keep warm; discard toothpicks., Place bread on tray in air-fryer basket; brush with reserved marinade. Cook until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes. Top with mushrooms. Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.