Air Fryer Fennel Tart is a light and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare.
Soft layers of fennel topped with a light cream and grated pecorino cheese, fragrant with herbs and rich in flavor, perfect as an appetizer or side dish with meat or cheese dishes.
Read how to make Air Fryer Fennel Tart with the easy recipe below.
Ingredients :
- 2 fennel bulbs
- 50g (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) all-purpose flour (type 0 flour)
- 40ml (2 tbsp + 2 tsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 350ml (1½ cups) water
- 40g (⅓ cup) grated Pecorino cheese
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- Marjoram (to taste)
- Thyme (to taste)
- Nutmeg (a pinch, to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
How to make Air Fryer Fennel Tart :
1. Prepare the Fennel:
Clean the fennel bulbs by removing the core, stems, and any spoiled outer leaves. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Slice the fennel into ½-inch-thick pieces. Place them in a pot and cover with cold water.
2. Cook the Fennel:
Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, add a pinch of salt and cook for 8 minutes.
Drain the fennel and set it aside.
3. Make the Cream Sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine the extra virgin olive oil and flour over low heat. Stir until the mixture forms a thick paste.
Gradually add the room-temperature water, pouring it in a thin stream while continuously stirring. Cook until the sauce thickens into a creamy consistency.
Season with salt and a pinch of grated nutmeg, then remove from heat.
4. Prepare the Breadcrumb Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with a pinch of thyme and marjoram. Set aside.
5. Assemble the Bake:
Lightly oil the bottom of an air fryer-safe baking dish. Sprinkle a layer of the flavored breadcrumbs over the oil.
Arrange a layer of cooked fennel slices in the dish. Top with a portion of the cream sauce, a sprinkle of grated Pecorino cheese, and a pinch of salt.
Repeat the layers—fennel, cream sauce, Pecorino, and salt—until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of Pecorino on top.
6. Cook in the Air Fryer:
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
Place the baking dish in the air fryer and cook for 12 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
7. Serve:
Remove the dish from the air fryer and let it rest for 15 minutes to set. Serve warm as a delicious side dish or light main course.
Bon Appétit!
