🍝 Air Fryer Lasagna (Small-Batch & Crispy-Edged)
📝 Ingredients
Meat Sauce
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½ lb (225g) ground beef or Italian sausage
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1 cup marinara sauce
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
Cheese Layer
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1 cup ricotta
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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1 egg
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Pasta
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4–6 lasagna noodles (regular, cooked al dente)
or oven-ready noodles cut to fit your pan
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Meat
Brown beef in a skillet, drain excess grease.
Add garlic, seasoning, and marinara. Simmer 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Mix Cheese
Combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Assemble (in a small pan that fits your air fryer)
Layer:
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Sauce
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Noodles
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Ricotta mixture
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Mozzarella
Repeat layers. Finish with sauce + mozzarella on top.
4️⃣ Air Fry
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Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C)
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Cover loosely with foil (so cheese doesn’t burn)
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Cook 18–22 minutes
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Remove foil last 3–5 minutes to brown top
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
🔥 Pro Tips
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Use a 6–7 inch cake pan or small foil pan
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If top browns too fast → tent with foil
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Add a spoon of water to sauce if using oven-ready noodles
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make it without boiling noodles?
Yes — use oven-ready noodles and slightly wetter sauce.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Absolutely — swap meat for sautéed mushrooms & spinach.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes, freeze assembled (uncooked). Air fry from frozen at 325°F for 30–35 minutes.
Q: How do I make it crispy on top?
Remove foil at the end and increase to 375°F for 2–3 minutes.