Air Fryer Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
Equipment
- Pie dish
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- 2 thick 1-inch slices of your preferred bread (country white or sourdough)
- ½ cup leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 thick slices leftover cooked turkey breast
- ½ cup leftover cooked green beans
- ⅓ cup leftover stuffing
- 2 slices Swiss cheese or dairy-free cheese alternative
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature (or dairy-free butter)
- ½ cup milk or dairy-free milk
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- ⅓ cup leftover gravy
Instructions
- Spread cranberry sauce on one slice of bread.
- Layer mashed potatoes, turkey, green beans, stuffing, and cheese on top of the cranberry sauce.
- Spread butter on the second slice of bread and place it on top of the cheese, butter-side down.
- Press lightly to compress the sandwich.
- In a pie dish, combine milk, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the sandwich in the custard, ensuring both sides are soaked.
- Transfer the sandwich to the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F until golden brown and warmed throughout, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board, halve diagonally, and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve hot with a small bowl of warmed leftover gravy for dipping.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
This hearty sandwich pairs well with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a crisp white wine such as Chardonnay. The fruity notes in the wine complement the sweet and savory flavors of the sandwich, enhancing the dining experience.Nutritional Information
Calories: 700 kcal | Carbohydrates: 53 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 38 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 18 g
