Air Fryer Beef Lasagne: Quick, Crispy, and Comforting
Beef Lasagne is a delicious twist on the classic Italian favourite, offering all the rich, hearty flavours you love but with a quicker, more efficient cooking process. Layers of tender minced beef in a rich tomato sauce are perfectly complemented by creamy béchamel and sheets of pasta, creating a comforting dish that’s packed with flavour. Cooking it in an air fryer results in a lasagne with a beautifully crispy top layer, while keeping the inside warm and cheesy.
Using an air fryer for lasagne might seem unconventional, but it’s a brilliant way to cut down on cooking time without sacrificing taste or texture. The air fryer ensures even cooking, allowing the lasagne to develop a golden, bubbly top while keeping the layers inside moist and flavourful. It’s an ideal option for those who want to enjoy a homemade lasagne without the longer baking times of traditional methods.
This Air Fryer Beef Lasagne is also highly adaptable. You can customise it by adding vegetables like spinach or courgette, or swap the beef for a vegetarian alternative to cater to different dietary needs. Whether it’s for a quick weeknight meal or a casual family dinner, this air fryer version of beef lasagne offers all the comfort of a traditional lasagne with the convenience of modern cooking technology.
Servings:
6 servings
Total Time:
1h30
Ingredients
- 450g lasagne sheets
- Cheddar cheese (as needed)
Beef sauce:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- 250g lean minced beef
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 800g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Bechamel sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 470ml milk
- 90g cheddar cheese
- 110g cream cheese
Instructions
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 160°C.
- For the beef sauce: add oil, onion and garlic clove to a clean large saucepan and cook until fragrant.
- Add minced beef and oregano and stir until beef starts to cook. Mix in garlic powder, concentrated tomato purée, tinned whole tomatoes, salt and black pepper. Cover until cooked through – approximately 30 minutes.
- For the béchamel sauce: add butter to a clean saucepan. Add plain flour to the saucepan while stirring frequently.
- Mix in milk, cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Stir (Keep stirring) until you get a creamy consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Prepare a clean baking pan. Add one ladle of beef sauce to a baking pan. Add lasagna noodles to the square pan. Top that with another layer of the beef sauce, and then a layer of the cheese sauce on top of that. Repeat the process two to three times.
- Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top of the last layer. Cover with foil and place in the air fryer.
- Bake for 45 minutes, 160°C.
- When the cooking time is up, press cancel and remove the foil. Grill until golden brown – approximately 3 minutes. Remove and serve hot.