Chili Crisp Tuna Melt (Print Version)

Flatbread topped with chili-spiced tuna salad and melted cheeses, garnished with scallions and cilantro.

# What You Need:

→ Flatbread Base

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

→ Tuna Salad

02 - 1 can tuna in water, drained (5 oz)
03 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 2 teaspoons chili crisp, plus additional 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 (approximately 4 oz)
10 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 1 oz)
11 - 1 scallion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, chili crisp, diced celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
03 - Place flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet and spread the tuna salad evenly over each flatbread.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly atop the tuna mixture.
05 - Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
06 - Remove from oven, drizzle with additional chili crisp if desired, then garnish with sliced scallions and cilantro. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This flatbread delivers big, bold flavors with surprisingly little effort.
  • It’s my go-to when friends rave about the best “lazy” meal they've had in months.
02 -
  • If you overdo the mayo, the texture becomes slippery and hard to eat—less is more here.
  • Baking on parchment gives you crispier bottoms and slides off like a dream—learned that after wrestling with stuck cheese one too many times.
03 -
  • Always taste your chili crisp before adding—it ranges from mildly tingly to mouth-on-fire, so adjust accordingly.
  • A bit of extra toasting under the broiler transforms the cheese into an irresistible golden cap.
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