🍝 Air Fryer Lasagna
Yes — you can make rich, cheesy lasagna right in your air fryer! Perfect for small batches and faster cooking.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 8–10 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Noodles
Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions (skip if using oven-ready). Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Meat Sauce
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with garlic.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Mix Cheese Layer
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, ½ cup mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble (Use an Air Fryer–Safe Pan)
In a small baking dish that fits your air fryer basket:
Layer in this order:
- Sauce
- Noodles
- Ricotta mixture
- Sauce
- Mozzarella
Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella on top.
5️⃣ Air Fry
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Cover loosely with foil (to prevent over-browning).
- Cook 20–25 minutes.
- Remove foil and cook another 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
6️⃣ Rest Before Serving
Let sit 10–15 minutes before slicing (this helps it set).
🌟 Tips
- Use a 6–7 inch round pan for best fit in most baskets.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For a crispy top, sprinkle extra Parmesan before final 5 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also give you a quick lazy version using frozen ravioli (no noodle boiling required!).