Chicken Mince Lasagna in an Air Fryer – A Great Dinner Recipe

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Reimagining classic dishes is always interesting, and in the case of chicken mince lasagna, it's also delicious. In an air fryer, it cooks quickly and develops an appetizing golden crust. This is a great option for a hearty family dinner, for any occasion or none at all. Bookmark our recipe!

Prep time: 1 hour.
Servings: 6.

Ingredients

• 10 lasagna sheets;
• 600 g chicken mince;
• 1 onion;
• 1 carrot;
• 400 g canned tomatoes (in their own juice);
• 150 g hard cheese;
• 250 ml milk;
• 30 g butter;
• 25 g wheat flour;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot on a coarse grater, press the garlic through a press, and grate the cheese.
2. Fry the chicken mince for 5-6 minutes in a preheated pan with vegetable oil, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
3. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic to the mince, cook for another 5 minutes, then add the canned tomatoes, oregano, ground black pepper, and salt. Simmer the meat filling for about 10 minutes.
4. Separately, melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the flour, and stir. Gradually pour in the milk, constantly whisking. Cook the sauce until it slightly thickens.
5. Spread a little white sauce in a heatproof dish, then layer with lasagna sheets, some of the meat filling, more white sauce, and a little cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used. The last layer should be white sauce and grated cheese.
6. Cook the lasagna for approximately 30-35 minutes in an air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F). Be sure to let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.