Leave air around the baking pan
Too large a baking pan blocks the airflow. Around it should remain at least one finger width space.
Greek inspired Recipe
Air Fryer Feta with Tomatoes
A suitable oven-proof baking pan keeps the tomato juice and cheese together. The air fryer roasts the surface, while a spicy sauce for bread or pasta is created.
Total time
23 min
Calories
330 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Warm feta with roasted cherry tomatoes
Loose tomatoes and feta would add juice and cheese to the basket. In a small baking pan, the aromas stay together and the hot air still reaches the surface. Choose a baking pan that leaves at least a finger width distance from the basket wall.
Vegetarian Dinners
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Air Fryer Recipes
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Recipe
Air Fryer Feta with Tomatoes
Feta and cherry tomatoes cook with garlic, oregano and olive oil in a small baking pan until the cheese is soft and the tomatoes are burst.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Select baking pan
Choose a heat-resistant baking pan that is securely in the basket and leaves space for the airflow on the side. Spread the baking pan thinly with some olive oil.
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2
Fill in vegetables
Mix cherry tomatoes, onion and garlic with half the oil, oregano, chilli flakes and pepper in the baking pan.
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3
Hang up feta
Place feta blocks between the tomatoes and sprinkle with the remaining oil. Additional salt is not necessary because of the cheese.
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4
Roast tomatoes
Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C. Put in the baking pan and cook for 10 minutes until the tomatoes release juice.
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5
browning cheese
Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until the feta is slightly browned at the edges and soft in the middle. Gently lift out the baking pan.
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6
Season fresh
Add lemon juice and basil over the dish. Serve feta with tomato juice on bread or gently lift under freshly cooked pasta.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Feta with Tomatoes
Halve tomatoes
Halved tomatoes give off juice in a controlled manner and combine faster with oil and spices than whole fruits.
Safely gripping hot baking pan
Ceramics and metal become very hot. Use heat-resistant gloves and place the baking pan on an insensitive base.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
In the last 5 minutes add 60 g of destoned Kalamata olives. Due to their saltiness, continue to use no additional salt.
Boil 300 g pasta and collect 100 ml of pasta water. Crushed the garden feta and tomatoes and mix with pasta and so much water until the sauce is creamy.
Nutrition per serving
330kcal
10.0 gCarbohydrates
17.0 gProtein
25.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Feta with Tomatoes
At 180 °C, two feta blocks with halved cherry tomatoes take about 13 to 15 minutes. The cheese should be soft and slightly browned.
A baking pan is much cleaner and receives the spicy tomato juice. Directly on the grill grate, soft cheese can run through openings.
A small oven-resistant ceramic, glass or metal shape that, according to the manufacturer, tolerates at least 200 °C and allows air to pass sideways.
Feta does not melt like Gouda, but becomes soft and crumbly creamy. Very low-fat shepherd's cheese can remain firmer.
Tomatoes, onion and spices can be in the baking pan a few hours before. Feta and oil can only be added shortly before cooking and store everything refrigerated.
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