Air-Fryer Beef Pastrami & Pickle Toasts with Horseradish Cream (18-Minute Recipe)

Savory air-fried rye toasts topped with thinly sliced beef pastrami, tangy pickles, and a quick horseradish cream make an easy, flavorful appetizer or snack in under 20 minutes.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 320 calories
Air-Fryer Beef Pastrami & Pickle Toasts with Horseradish Cream (18-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
  • 200 g thinly sliced beef pastrami
  • 4 slices light rye bread
  • 1 cup dill pickles, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup creamy horseradish sauce
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

1

Brush both sides of rye bread slices with olive oil and arrange in the air-fryer basket.

2

Air-fry the bread at 380°F until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.

⏱️ 6 minutes 🌡️ 380°F
3

Meanwhile, mix horseradish sauce, mayonnaise, and black pepper in a small bowl.

4

Once bread is toasted, top each slice with beef pastrami and layer on sliced dill pickles.

5

Return topped toasts to the air-fryer and heat at 350°F until pastrami is just warmed through.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ 350°F
6

Drizzle each toast with horseradish cream and sprinkle with chopped chives. Slice and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

320
Calories
19g
Protein
26g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's best to assemble and air-fry just before serving for maximum crispness, but you can prep the horseradish cream and slice the ingredients ahead.

Dill pickles add the right balance of tang and crunch, but bread-and-butter pickles can be used for a sweeter flavor.

Yes, thinly sliced corned beef works well as an alternative for a different flavor profile.

Use vegan mayonnaise and a dairy-free horseradish sauce for a dairy-free version.

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