Air Fryer Lasagna
Ready in about 49 minutes.
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Layers of pasta, rich meat ragu and creamy bechamel baked into a bubbling, golden lasagna in a compact dish. The air fryer delivers all the comfort of the oven classic in less time.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 6 lasagna sheets
- 400 g cooked beef ragu
- 300 g bechamel or white sauce
- 100 g mozzarella, grated
- 40 g parmesan, grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Method
- 1Spread a little ragu in the base of an oven-safe dish that fits your basket.
- 2Layer lasagna sheets, ragu and bechamel, repeating until used up.
- 3Finish with bechamel, mozzarella, parmesan and oregano.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 180°C/360°F.
- 5Cover with foil and air fry for 15 minutes.
- 6Remove the foil and cook a further 7-10 minutes until golden and bubbling at 74°C/165°F.
- 7Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips for the best results
- Resting lets the layers firm up so it slices cleanly.
- Break the pasta sheets to fit a round basket dish.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer lasagna steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer lasagna the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Trusting the clock instead of a probe - Air Fryer Lasagna is ready at 74°C / 165°F in the thickest part.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer lasagna?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 360°F for 22-25 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
How do I know air fryer lasagna is cooked through?
Use a probe in the thickest part. Air Fryer Lasagna should reach 74°C / 165°F. Rest a few minutes before slicing so juices settle.
How many people does air fryer lasagna serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.