The Best Air Fryer Reuben Sandwich Recipe (2024)

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How to cook a Reuben in an air fryer? ›

Assemble the sandwiches in this sequence - bottom bread slice, cheese, meat, sauerkraut, egg, dressing if using, top bread slice. Place sandwiches in air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, flip halfway through cooking time, or until cheese melts and bread is browned.

Why is my Reuben sandwich soggy? The culprit is most likely the sauerkraut. Be sure to drain off as much liquid as possible from the sauerkraut before piling it onto your Reuben sandwich to prevent any sogginess. It's also best to serve Reubens soon after griddling to keep the toasted bread nice and crisp.

Set your air fryer to 190C for 10 minutes. At 5 minutes, carefully turn your sandwich over using the spatula or tongs. After 10 minutes, your toasted sandwich should be crispy brown perfection! Make sure you use the spatula or tongs to remove it, because it will be hot!

In some cases, this rule works for melts, which is what a Reuben technically is. But with the Reuben, I prefer to revert to single-side toasting, because I like the inner surfaces of the bread in a Reuben to be slightly steamed and tender, the whole thing partially fusing together.

Air fryers work by circulating hot air, which originates at the bottom of the fryer. Lining it with foil can constrict the air flow and your food won't cook properly. If you are going to use aluminum foil in an air fryer, use a small amount in the bottom of the basket, making sure not to cover the food.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

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Cook 1 chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped sauerkraut and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds in a saucepan with olive oil until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise and ketchup, 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, a dash of Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese.

The arduous cleanup kind of negates the saved cooking time

Many oven-based recipes cook 20% faster in an air fryer. Of course, you also have to clean the air fryer, and it's a bit higher maintenance than an oven or even a toaster oven.

Yes, and here's what you need to know. Parchment paper is a safe and effective liner to use in the air fryer. To avoid safety hazards, weigh down the paper with food and keep away from the heating element. Parchment paper can be heated up to roughly 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Why is my Reuben soggy? ›

Why is my Reuben soggy? Any sandwich can get soggy if bread comes in contact with excess liquid or wet ingredients. In the case of a Reuben sandwich, the sauerkraut can make the bread soggy. To overcome this, drain the sauerkraut and then use paper towels or the back of a spoon to remove as much liquid as you can.

Reuben + kettle salt & pepper chips

There's the salty, smoky flavor of corned beef, the tongue tingling acidity of sauerkraut, and creamy Russian dressing all sandwiched between slices of rye bread, sour with caraway seeds. To balance it out, a simple bag of Kettle salt and pepper chips really does the trick.

The Rachel sandwich is one of several variations on the famous sandwich. Instead of the classic corned beef and sauerkraut, the Rachel is usually made with turkey or pastrami and coleslaw. Both sandwiches are made with Swiss cheese and rye bread.

Laurence says she always chooses parchment paper over aluminum foil in the air fryer. Parchment paper is more versatile because it is non-reactive. "Whatever food you're putting on that aluminum foil is going to react with aluminum," Laurence says.

Air fry for 8 minutes at 320 degrees F or 193 degrees C, flipping the egg/meat/cheese halfway through cooking. Cook until the frozen sandwich contents are hot and ready. If your bread starts burning or drying out before the meat/egg is done, remove it from the air fryer basket while the rest finishes cooking.