Rhubarb Galette

Rhubarb Galette

Couverts4
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Ingredients

Preparation Time: 10 minutes / Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Instructions

  • Preheat your 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  • Line an oven tray with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, rhubarb, brown sugar, and orange rind.
  • Toss until the rhubarb is well coated.
  • Cut a 10½-inch x 10¾-inch oval from a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Cut a 9½-inch round from the puff pastry sheet and place it on the parchment paper cutout.
  • Sprinkle almond meal evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1½-inch border.
  • Top the almond meal with the rhubarb mixture.
  • Fold the pastry border up and around the filling, pleating as you go.
  • Brush the pastry border with the extra melted butter.
  • Carefully pull out the air-fryer pan and basket.
  • Using the parchment paper as a guide, lower the galette into the basket.
  • Slide the pan and basket back into the appliance.
  • Keep the temperature set at 350°F and set the timer for 20 minutes to cook until the pastry is golden, and the rhubarb is tender.
  • Just before serving, dust the galette with confectioners’ sugar.
  • Scatter it with zested orange rind and serve with whipped cream.

Notes & Wine Advice

You will need 1 bunch of rhubarb for this recipe.
Use a zester to create thin strips of orange rind. If you don’t have one, peel large pieces of rind, avoiding the pith, then cut them into thin strips. Enjoy your rhubarb galette!
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Course; Air fryer / Fruit / Pastry / Quiche

Savory Pizza Scrolls

Savory Pizza Scrolls

Couverts12
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Equipment

  • Airfreyer

Ingredients

Preparation Time: 25 minutes / Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

  • Sift the self-rising flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl.
  • Using your fingertips, rub in the cold butter.
  • Add buttermilk gradually until it forms a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until it’s smooth.
  • Roll the dough into a 12-inch x 16-inch rectangle on a floured sheet of parchment paper.
  • Spread the pizza sauce and barbecue sauce evenly over the dough.
  • Top with thinly sliced red onion, roasted red peppers, chopped pepperoni, olives, rosemary, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Roll the dough up tightly from one of the long sides.
  • Place the roll in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm it up.
  • Preheat your 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes.
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Course; Air fryer / Pizza

Chicken & Leek Pie

Chicken & Leek Pie

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Equipment

  • Airfreyer
  • medium saucepan

Ingredients

Preparation Time: 25 minutes / Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
  • Add the chicken breasts, return to a boil, then reduce the heat.
  • Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let the chicken stand in the poaching liquid for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat your 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  • Stack the puff pastry sheets on top of each other.
  • Place a 6-inch x 8¾-inch, 6-cup rectangular dish on the pastry stack.
  • Cut around it to create a rectangle the same size, then cut four slits crosswise in the center of the pastry.
  • Alternatively, use another dish of a similar size, ensuring it is no larger than the pastry sheet.
  • Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
  • Carefully pull out the air fryer pan and basket.
  • Spray the basket with cooking spray and place the pastry in the basket.
  • Slide the pan and basket back into the appliance.
  • Maintain the temperature at 325°F and set the timer for 15–18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and beautifully golden.
  • While the pastry is cooking, remove the chicken from the liquid and chop it coarsely.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the poaching liquid, keeping the remaining liquid for another use or disposing of it.
  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan and cook the leek and celery, stirring until the leek softens.
  • Add the flour and thyme, and continue stirring for 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in the reserved poaching liquid, milk, and cream.
  • Cook, stirring until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Stir in the chopped chicken and mustard, and season to taste.
  • Spoon the hot chicken mixture into the dish, then carefully place the cooked puff pastry on top.
  • To serve, you can scatter extra thyme leaves on the pie for garnish, if desired.
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Course; Air fryer / Chicken / Quiche

Apple & Strawberry Crumble

Apple & Strawberry Crumble

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Equipment

  • Airfreyer

Ingredients

Active Time: 15 minutes / Total Time: 35 minutes

Spiced Crumble Topping:

Fruit Filling:

Instructions

  • Start by making the Spiced Crumble Topping.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the almond meal, rolled oats, ground ginger, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and cold butter.
  • Use your fingertips to rub the mixture together until it forms small clumps.
  • Halve the strawberries and peel, core, and coarsely chop the apples.
  • In a large bowl, combine the apples, strawberries, vanilla bean paste, orange juice, and maple syrup.
  • Preheat your 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  • Grease four 4-inch ovenproof dishes, making sure they fit in the air fryer.
  • Divide the fruit mixture among the dishes; note that the fruit will reduce during cooking.
  • Carefully pull out the air fryer pan and basket.
  • Place the prepared dishes in the basket and return the pan and basket to the appliance.
  • Keep the temperature set at 350°F and set the timer for 10 minutes, or until the fruit is almost tender.
  • Top the cooked fruit with the spiced crumble topping.
  • Cover the dishes with foil and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the crumble is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
  • Finish the dish by topping the crumbles with roasted flaked almonds and a dusting of confectioner’s sugar.

Notes & Wine Advice

 
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tip:
You can freeze the uncooked spiced crumble topping for up to 3 months. Enjoy your delicious homemade crumble!
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Course; Air fryer / Fruit / Pastry

Zesty Lemon Tart

Zesty Lemon Tart

Couverts8
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Equipment

  • Airfreyer

Ingredients

Preparation Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating your 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  • Grease an 8-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom.
  • In a small bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the coarsely chopped butter and confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until it forms a dough.
  • Press this dough evenly over the base and up the sides of the tart pan.
  • Create a foil sling by folding a strip of foil and place it under the tart pan.
  • Carefully pull out the air fryer pan and basket, then lower the tart pan (with the foil sling) into the basket.
  • Slide the pan and basket back into the air fryer.
  • Keep the temperature at 350°F and set the timer for 10 minutes, allowing the crust to cook.
  • Using the back of a spoon, gently press the crust down to ensure it covers the base and sides of the pan.
  • Set the timer for an additional 8 minutes, cooking until the tart base is dry and turns a light golden color.
  • Meanwhile, let’s prepare the lemony filling.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, the remaining all-purpose flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Whisk this mixture continuously over medium heat until it reaches a boil and thickens.
  • Pour the hot lemon filling into a separate bowl.
  • Then, pour this filling over the hot tart base in the basket.
  • Reset the temperature to 325°F and set the timer for 3-5 minutes, cooking until the filling sets.
  • After cooking, remove the tart pan from the basket.
  • Let the tart sit in the pan for about 10 minutes to cool slightly.
  • While the tart is cooling, apply cooking spray to the basket, then sprinkle the lemon slices with the additional granulated sugar.
  • Place these lemon slices in the basket.
  • Keep the temperature at 325°F and set the timer for 6 minutes to caramelize the lemon slices.
  • When serving, top the tart with the caramelized lemon slices, and lightly dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Notes & Wine Advice

You can store the tart in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days. Enjoy!
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Course; Air fryer / Fruit / Pastry / Tarts

Tangy Lemon Tart

Tangy Lemon Tart

Couverts8
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Ingredients

Active Time: 25 minutes / Start to Finish: 45 minutes

Instructions

  • Preheat a 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  • Grease an 8-inch loose-based tart pan.
  • In a small bowl, beat the butter and confectioners’ sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the flour until a dough forms.
  • Press the mixture evenly over the base and up the side of the pan.
  • Fold a length of foil into a long strip and place it under the tart pan to act as a sling.
  • Carefully pull out the air fryer pan and basket, then lower the tart pan (on the sling) into the basket.
  • Slide the pan and basket back into the appliance.
  • Keep the temperature set at 350°F and set the timer for 10 minutes.
  • Leave it to cook.
  • Using the back of a spoon, press the crust back down over the base and up the side of the pan.
  • Set the timer for 8 minutes; cook until the tart base is dry and lightly golden.
  • Meanwhile, to make the filling, place the eggs, white sugar, the remaining flour, lemon rind, and juice in a medium saucepan.
  • Whisk continuously over medium heat until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Pour the hot filling mixture into a bowl, then pour it over the hot tart base in the basket.
  • Reset the temperature to 325°F and set the timer for 3–5 minutes; cook until the filling is set.
  • Remove the tart pan from the basket.
  • Leave the tart in the pan on a wire rack to cool.
  • Meanwhile, spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle the lemon slices with extra white sugar and place them in the basket.
  • Keep the temperature set at 325°F and set the timer for 6 minutes; cook until the lemon slices are caramelized.
  • To serve, top the tart with caramelized lemon slices and dust with extra confectioners’ sugar.

Notes & Wine Advice

The tart will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Course; Air fryer / Fruit / Pastry / Tarts

Caramelized Onion, Dill & Caraway Sausage Rolls

Caramelized Onion, Dill & Caraway Sausage Rolls

Couverts24
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Equipment

  • Airfreyer

Ingredients

Active Time: 15 minutes / tart to Finish: 1 hour

Instructions

  • Preheat a 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground pork, bread crumbs, beaten egg, crushed garlic, chopped dill, caraway seeds, caramelized onion, and malt vinegar.
  • Season the mixture well.
  • Cut the puff pastry sheets in half.
  • Spoon or pipe equal amounts of the pork mixture lengthways along the center of each pastry piece.
  • Roll the pastry over to enclose the filling.
  • Cut each roll into four pieces.
  • Place the rolls, seam-side down, on a parchment paper-lined tray.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of water.
  • Brush the pastry with the egg wash and sprinkle with extra caraway seeds.
  • Taking care, pull out the air fryer pan and basket, then spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Place 8 sausage rolls in the basket.
  • Slide the pan and basket back into the appliance.
  • Keep the temperature set at 350°F and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • Cook until the sausage rolls are puffed and cooked through.
  • Transfer them to a wire rack.
  • Repeat the cooking two more times with the remaining sausage rolls.
  • Serve the hot sausage rolls with barbecue sauce.

Notes & Wine Advice

You can make caramelized onions in your slow cooker and freeze them or keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To make caramelized onions, put 3 pounds of sliced onions in a 5-quart slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir the mixture and cook on high for 8 hours.
Rolls can be prepared to the end of step 3 a day ahead; refrigerate until ready to bake. They can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Course; Air fryer / Pastry

Homemade Carrot Cake

Homemade Carrot Cake

Couverts12
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Equipment

  • Airfreyer

Ingredients

Active Time: 20 minutes / Start to Finish: 1 hour 40 minutes + cooling

Instructions

  • Preheat a 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 325°F for 5 minutes.
  • Grease a deep 8-inch round springform cake pan; line the base and side with parchment paper.
  • Ensure the pan will fit into the air fryer.
  • In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and oil with an electric mixer until thick and creamy.
  • Stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
  • Sift in the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice) and mix until well combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and cover it with foil.
  • Place the cake pan into the air fryer basket.
  • Keep the temperature set at 325°F and set the timer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Cook until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake pan from the basket.
  • Leave the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, and then turn it top-side up onto a wire rack to cool.
  • In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add 1/2 cup of lemon curd and beat until just combined.
  • Spread the top of the cake with the lemon curd cream cheese and drizzle it with the remaining lemon curd.
  • Scatter thin strips of lemon rind on top.

Notes & Wine Advice

Use a zester to create thin strips of lemon rind. If you don’t have one, peel large pieces of rind, avoiding the pith, then cut them into thin strips.
Enjoy your homemade carrot cake!
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Course; Air fryer / Cake / Pastry

5-Ingredient Celebration Cake

This 5-ingredient celebration cake is proof that you don’t need a long ingredient list to create something truly special. With a rich chocolate-hazelnut base, light airy texture, and a fresh topping of whipped cream and raspberries, this cake delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or just because you deserve something indulgent.

The beauty of this cake lies in its simplicity. Nutella provides both flavor and sweetness, while whipped eggs create a naturally fluffy structure without needing butter or extra sugar. The result is a soft, almost mousse-like sponge layered into a decadent dessert.

If you enjoy easy baking recipes like this, you might also love this Nutella Chocolate Mousse, another simple yet impressive dessert option.

For general food safety and ingredient handling tips, you can always refer to guidelines from the FDA to ensure best practices in your kitchen.

5-ingredient celebration cake that feels bakery-worthy

What makes this cake stand out is its balance of textures. The sponge is light and airy thanks to properly whipped eggs, while the Nutella adds richness without weighing it down. Layering two cakes together creates a more luxurious presentation, perfect for celebrations.

The whipped cream topping adds freshness and contrast, cutting through the richness of the chocolate. Raspberries bring a slightly tart note that elevates the entire dessert, making every bite more interesting.

Using an air fryer for baking might sound unconventional, but it works surprisingly well. The controlled heat creates an even bake, resulting in a moist and tender crumb. This method is especially useful if you don’t want to use a full-size oven.

This cake is also incredibly versatile. You can swap raspberries for strawberries or blueberries, or even add a drizzle of caramel for extra indulgence. Whether you’re hosting guests or simply treating yourself, this cake delivers a professional result with minimal effort.

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5-Ingredient Celebration Cake

A rich and airy chocolate Nutella cake layered with whipped cream and fresh raspberries, made easily in an air fryer.
Couverts4 persons
Total time 1 hour 40 minutes
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Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Springform cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 325°F for 3 minutes.
  • Grease and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Beat 4 eggs on high speed for 10 minutes until tripled in volume.
  • Melt Nutella with boiling water and whisk until smooth.
  • Fold part of the eggs into Nutella, then add flour.
  • Fold in remaining eggs gently.
  • Pour into the pan and cover with greased foil.
  • Air fry for 30 minutes until cooked through.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Repeat to make a second layer.
  • Spread softened Nutella over one cake layer.
  • Stack the second cake on top.
  • Top with whipped cream and raspberries.
  • Drizzle Nutella and dust with cocoa powder.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

This cake keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For best texture, serve slightly chilled or at room temperature after resting.

Wine Advice

Pair this cake with a sweet dessert wine such as a Moscato or a light Ruby Port. The sweetness complements the chocolate while the acidity balances the richness.

Nutrition values

Calories: 420 kcal | koolhydraten: 32 g | Eiwitten: 10 g | Vet: 28 g | Verzadigd vet: 12 g | Natrium: 180 mg | Suiker: 25 g
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Course; Air fryer / Cake / Dessert / Pastry
Season: All Seasons
Diets; Vegetarian

Muesli Bars

Muesli Bars

Couverts12 Bars
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Equipment

  • Airfreyer

Ingredients

Active Time: 20 minutes Start to Finish: 1 hour

Instructions

  • Process 1 cup of oats until it reaches the consistency of shredded coconut.
  • Add sunflower seeds and pepitas and pulse briefly until a few are coarsely chopped.
  • Transfer this mixture to a large bowl.
  • Process apricots, chia seeds, and 2 tablespoons of boiling water until they are finely chopped; add this mixture to the bowl with the coconut.
  • Stir the butter, sugar, honey, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves, and the mixture is smooth.
  • Stir this into the oat mixture until well combined, then stir in the remaining oats.
  • Pull out the pan and basket from a 5- or 6-quart air fryer.
  • Remove the basket from the pan and place it on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Trace around the base of the basket and cut out a shape that is 3/4 inch larger than the marked tracing.
  • Grease the basket and line it with the paper cutout.
  • Press the oat mixture very firmly over the paper, using the base of a glass or an offset spatula to compact the mixture.
  • Insert the basket back into the pan and slide it back into the appliance.
  • Set the temperature to 285°F and the timer for 40 minutes.
  • Allow it to cook.
  • Remove the basket from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Using the paper as an aid, lift the slice from the basket and cut it into 12 bars.

Notes & Wine Advice

These muesli bars are a delicious and nutritious snack for your busy day. Enjoy!
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Course; Air fryer