Every so often, a dish, much like a person, goes viral. Some disappear after their five minutes of fame, but some are so delicious that it would seem they have found a permanent place in our culinary hearts. Baked Feta Pasta undoubtedly belongs to the latter category, and in this recipe, we’ll show you how you can easily make it in your air fryer.
Air Fryer Baked Feta Pasta: Good Eating in the Blink of an Eye
Baked Feta Pasta has been particularly successful on TikTok and Instagram, and that’s more than understandable. It’s a simple, creamy, and incredibly delicious recipe that requires little work and can be eaten in no time.
For those who like to organize their kitchen a little more energy-efficiently and quickly, there is now the perfect version for the air fryer. Our air fryer baked feta pasta saves energy, time, and still brings you all the full flavor of the popular recipe.
Otherwise, our recipe is prepared just as you would with a regular-degular oven. Simply bake the feta in your air fryer with the oil, tomatoes, and herbs while boiling the pasta to save time. The beauty of this recipe: You can elevate it with any and all spices according to your taste.
Today we are preparing the “classic” version with tomatoes, feta, garlic, and Herbes de Provence. But you can spice up the mixture with chili and pepper for more heat, or even remix it with unexpected combinations, say like, with curry powder. There are really no limits, only tastes and preferences. In the end, the only thing that matters is that you enjoy what you’re eating. Olives are also a wonderful topping, by the way, which you can easily add into the fray. So, what are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen and conjure up this wonderfully delicious meal yourself in just a few minutes.
If you’d like to try more air fryer recipes, you’ve come to the right place at Scrumdiddlyumptious. Our air fryer potatoes make for a fantastic side, while our corn ribs are perfect plant-based take of your a tried-and-true barbecue classic. And how about cherry vanilla turnovers for dessert?
Air Fryer Baked Feta Pasta
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 oz feta cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Herbes de Provence dried
- 1 boy (12 oz) spaghetti
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and halve the tomatoes. Peel and mince the garlic using a garlic press.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a suitable silicone mold. Place the feta in the center and arrange the tomatoes around it. Add the garlic, olive oil, salt, and dried herbs.
- Bake at 400°F for about 12 minutes, until the feta is soft and lightly browned.
- While the feta bakes, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- Transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl. Mash the baked feta with a fork and thoroughly combine the contents of the air fryer basket with the pasta.
- Divvy up between 4 plates and sprinkle with fresh parsley.