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Italian Grinder Croissant Sandwich

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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2 Sandwiches

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Easy

Italian Grinder Croissant Sandwich
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 12 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry, Air Fryer, Instant Pot Duo Crisp / Pro Crisp, Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid, Instant Vortex Air Fryer, Instant Vortex Dual Basket Air Fryer

Yield: 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 4 large croissants ㅤ
  • 8 slices provolone ㅤ
  • 1 head of romaine ㅤ
  • 10 slices salami ㅤ
  • ½ red onion, sliced into rings ㅤ
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced ㅤ
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning ㅤ
  • ½ cup giardiniera ㅤ
  • Red wine vinegar, to taste ㅤ
  • Olive oil, to taste ㅤ
  • Salt, to taste ㅤ

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Using a rolling pin, flatten the croissants until they are very thin.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F / 205 ˚C. Add two croissants to the inner basket. Air Fry for 6-8 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway.
  3. Add half the provolone to the two croissants and Air Fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted. Repeat with remaining croissants and cheese. Set aside.
  4. On a large cutting board, add the romaine lettuce, salami, red onion rings, sliced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and giardiniera. Chop all the ingredients until cut into bite size, uniform pieces. Drizzle with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt. Toss until well-seasoned.
  5. Spoon the salad in between two croissant pieces. Slice in half to serve and enjoy!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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