Ingredients
For the tuna:
1 lb fresh tuna
3 stems of fresh thyme
1 orange, peel
1 fennel, fronds
1 tbsp peppercorn
½ red chili, thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil (to cover the tuna)
For the sandwich:
2 bagels, halved
2 tbsp capers
3 tbsp celery ribs, cubed
2 tbsp mayo
1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste (optional)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
4 slices of cheese
Directions
Step 1
Place the tuna in a container. Add all the ingredients right over the fish, give it a quick toss, cover, and let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours- overnight is even better.
1 lb fresh tuna
3 stems of fresh thyme
1 orange, peel
1 fennel, fronds
1 tbsp peppercorn
½ red chili, thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil (to cover the tuna)
Step 2
Once it’s marinated, transfer the tuna into a small saucepan, strain the oil in, making sure the fish is snug and fully covered in oil.
Step 3
Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes. Then, take it off the heat and let the tuna cool right in the oil for 30 minutes.
Step 4
You can use it immediately, or store it in the oil in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Step 5
In a bowl, gently crumble the tuna into chunky pieces. Add in the capers, diced celery, mayo, Calabrian chili, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until just combined—be careful not to overmix, you want to keep those big, beautiful chunks of tuna intact.
2 tbsp capers
3 tbsp celery ribs, cubed
2 tbsp mayo
1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste (optional)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Step 6
Slice the bagels in half and generously pile the tuna mixture on each half. Top each one with a slice of cheese, then pop them into the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 5-8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden and the bagels are perfectly crisp. Serve hot and enjoy!
2 bagels, halved
4 slices of cheese
Step 7
YASSS!
