Air Fryer Butternut Squash Tarts

By OcadoLife
A pro when it comes to putting air fryers through their paces, Clare Andrews – bestselling author of The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook – has rustled up these veggie Air Fryer Butternut Squash Tarts with speed and ease in…
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Ingredients

11 total
  • 1 tbsp (approx.) plain flour, to dust
  • 320g ready-rolled puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 400g butternut squash, cut into approx. 5 cm x 2 cm pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried tarragon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 (250g) tub ricotta
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup (or honey)
  • 15g pecans, chopped
  • 1 handful tarragon, leaves picked

Method

5 steps
  1. Step 1

    On a floured surface, unroll the pastry and cut into 4 equal rectangles. Fold up the sides of each to create a raised edge; brush the edges with the egg. Place the pastries onto the air fryer’s crisper tray; chill in the fridge for 30 mins.

  2. Step 2

    Place the squash in a large bowl and coat with the olive oil and dried tarragon and oregano. Set the air fryer to 190°C and preheat for a couple of mins (check the manufacturer’s instructions). Place the squash in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 mins, until starting to soften. If some pieces cook faster, remove them and let the rest cook through. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Spread the pastry bases with the ricotta. Cook in the air fryer at 180°C for 5 mins.

  4. Step 4

    Top the pastry with the squash; cook for 8-10 mins, until the pastry is golden. Serve topped with the agave syrup (or honey), chopped pecans and tarragon leaves.

  5. Step 5

    Recipe Tip: Allow 30 mins extra for chilling.