What matters
Warm squash softens chilled puff pastry.
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Air fryer pumpkin feta tartlets
Air fryer pumpkin feta tartlets with puff pastry and egg custard. Precook small squash cubes, cool them and bake the tartlets in two batches.
Total time
1 hr 16 min
Calories
252 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Precooked squash in egg custard
Bake four small tartlets in stable heatproof moulds about 8 cm across. Both batches and 10 minutes of squash cooling are included.
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Recipe
Air fryer pumpkin feta tartlets
Air fryer pumpkin feta tartlets with puff pastry and egg custard. Precook small squash cubes, cool them and bake the tartlets in two batches.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Deseed squash and cut into 1 cm cubes. Roast with oil about 12 minutes at 180 °C until tender. Cool for 10 minutes.
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2
Mix and season
Line moulds with pastry. Mix egg, milk, salt and pepper. Divide squash and feta, pour in custard and leave space at the rim. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
Set temperature to 160 °C. Bake two tartlets for about 18 minutes, then repeat. Keep waiting tartlets chilled.
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4
Check and serve
Custard must be set and pastry baked underneath. Extend if needed, then release carefully from hot moulds. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer pumpkin feta tartlets
Serving guidance
One tartlet is a small snack portion.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use peeled butternut cut to the same size instead.
Add a little nutmeg to the custard.
Nutrition per serving
252kcal
13.7 gCarbohydrates
6.7 gProtein
18.6 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 pumpkin feta tartlets
Not here: custard could set before raw cubes soften.
No, liquid filling needs stable suitable moulds.
Overfilled moulds leave no room for rising pastry.
Yes, cooking time includes both batches and preroasting.
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