What matters
Do not pour released tomato juice over base.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer tomato ricotta tart
Air fryer tomato ricotta tart with shortcrust pastry and egg. Prebake the base, thinly slice tomatoes and drain well before topping the filling.
Total time
1 hr 3 min
Calories
195 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Limit tomato juice and set the filling
Four small slices from a tin about 18 cm across. Preparation includes 10 minutes chilling pastry and 10 minutes cooling tart. Keep filling shallow, not a deep casserole.
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Recipe
Air fryer tomato ricotta tart
Air fryer tomato ricotta tart with shortcrust pastry and egg. Prebake the base, thinly slice tomatoes and drain well before topping the filling.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Oil tin, line pastry with low rim, prick base and chill about 10 minutes. Slice tomatoes thinly and drain released juice. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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2
Precook and drain
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Prebake empty base about 7 minutes at 170 °C. Press small bubbles down gently with spoon. Use no loose weights or paper in airflow.
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3
Bake and check doneness
Mix ricotta, egg, salt and pepper and fill. Lay tomatoes flat and press oregano lightly. Bake about 23 minutes at 160 °C. Centre must set and base cook through. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Cool and portion
Cool in tin about 10 minutes, release carefully and divide. Finish raw pastry before cooling. Count four slices as snacks or meal components.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer tomato ricotta tart
Serving guidance
This tart is not gluten-free; pastry contains wheat.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Halve firm cherry tomatoes and drain too.
Use fresh basil after baking instead of oregano.
Nutrition per serving
195kcal
14.0 gCarbohydrates
6.1 gProtein
12.3 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 tomato ricotta tart
It gets a head start before wet filling. Final doneness checks still matter.
No, egg ricotta must set. Soft set texture differs from raw liquid.
That increases moisture and depth. This uses a thin flat topping.
It is delicate. Cooling helps filling and pastry stabilise.
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