What matters
Dissolve starch in cold water first. It can clump if added dry to hot milk.
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Air fryer leek gratin
Air fryer leek gratin with milk, cream and cheese. Soften the leeks in a pan first, thicken the sauce and finish with a golden topping.
Total time
41 min
Calories
359 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Thicken the sauce before gratinating
Leeks can hide grit between their layers, so wash thoroughly. A short pan stage softens the rings before transferring to a shallow dish about 18 × 14 cm. The quantity makes two side portions.
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Recipe
Air fryer leek gratin
Air fryer leek gratin with milk, cream and cheese. Soften the leeks in a pan first, thicken the sauce and finish with a golden topping.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Split leeks lengthwise and wash thoroughly between the layers. Drain well, cut rings about 1 cm wide and weigh the trimmed quantity.
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2
Mix and season
Melt butter and soften leeks for about 5 minutes. Add milk and cream. Mix starch with water, stir in and simmer gently for about 3 minutes. Season.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Transfer the hot mixture to the dish and grate Gouda over it. Bake for about 15 minutes at 180 °C. Lower the temperature if browning too soon. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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4
Check and serve
The leek rings must be tender and sauce hot through to the centre. Remove with oven gloves and serve as two vegetable sides.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer leek gratin
Serving guidance
Use the trimmed leek weight. Tough dark green leaves are not intended for this gratin.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace Gouda with the same weight of Emmental, considering its salt content.
Stir a small pinch of nutmeg into the sauce. Extra seasonings are not included.
Nutrition per serving
359kcal
14.0 gCarbohydrates
13.1 gProtein
26.8 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer leek gratin
Not for this short gratin stage. The recipe softens it in the pan first.
The starch may not have simmered enough or the leek was wet. Thicken before baking.
No. This is a leek and cheese side; add potatoes separately if desired.
A deep layer changes heating. Keep it shallow for the stated timing.
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