Chili Crisp Tuna Melt Flatbread (Print)

Flatbread layered with chili crisp, tuna salad, and gooey cheeses, baked until golden and delicious.

# Ingredients:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 large naan or pita flatbreads (approximately 10 inches each)

→ Tuna Salad

02 - 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
03 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 2 teaspoons chili crisp, plus extra for drizzling
05 - 1 small celery stalk, finely diced
06 - 1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

09 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 scallion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, chili crisp, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
03 - Arrange the flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread the tuna salad mixture over each flatbread.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the tuna-topped flatbreads.
05 - Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheeses are fully melted and bubbling.
06 - Remove from oven. Drizzle additional chili crisp if desired. Garnish with scallion and cilantro. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • If you adore classic tuna melts but crave something vibrant, this chili crisp version is pure magic.
  • It’s one of those dishes you can pull together in 25 minutes and still wow your taste buds.
02 -
  • Heating the flatbread directly on the baking tray, not a wire rack, keeps the base sturdy and prevents sogginess.
  • Be careful with the chili crisp: a little goes a long way, and heavy drizzles can overpower more delicate flavors if you’re not watching.
03 -
  • Mash the tuna with the back of a spoon for a perfectly chunky-yet-creamy base that holds up under the cheese.
  • Warming the chili crisp before drizzling unlocks extra aroma and makes it easier to spoon over the top.
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