Quick TUNA and OLIVE FOCACCIA BITES and easy, ready in minutes, a tasty snack to make in a short time, great as an appetizer for both lunch and dinner.
Are you craving a quick and super tasty savory snack? The tuna and olive focaccia bites with provolone are perfect! They are ready in minutes without any leavening, just with flour, water, and instant yeast.
Soft inside and gooey thanks to the provolone, they are ideal for cooking in a pan, in the oven, or even in an air fryer.
The tuna and olive focaccia bites are a great idea for an aperitif, a quick dinner, or to take to the beach. You can enrich them with sun-dried tomatoes or herbs to add even more flavor. And if you don’t have provolone, scamorza or another stringy cheese will do just fine. In short, a time-saving and fridge-clearing recipe, ready in 15 minutes!
Follow me in the kitchen today for tuna and olive focaccia bites.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast for savory preparations
- 2.8 oz canned tuna in oil
- 2.8 oz provolone cheese
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl with the yeast and salt, add the water and mix with a spoon, then work with your hands.
Move to the surface, work to make the dough smoother, and roll it out with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
Cut an equal number of discs with a glass and fill half of the focaccia bites with tuna, olives, and provolone, then seal with the other half.
Seal the edges and cook in a pan with a drizzle of oil and a closed lid, in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes, in the air fryer at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
Bon appétit
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Quick TUNA and OLIVE FOCACCIA BITES
Can I cook tuna and olive focaccia bites in an air fryer?
Yes! About 10 minutes at 350°F. They will be crispy outside and soft inside.
What type of cheese can I use instead of provolone?
You can replace it with scamorza, well-drained mozzarella, or any stringy cheese.
How long does it take to prepare them?
Only 15 minutes in total, no leavening required!
Can I freeze them?
Yes, once cooked you can freeze them. Heat them in a pan or in the oven before serving.
Is it possible to make them without tuna?
Of course! They are delicious even with just olives, or by adding grilled vegetables or ham.

