The viral baked feta pasta works brilliantly in the air fryer — a block of feta and cherry tomatoes roast until soft and jammy, then you mash them into a creamy sauce and toss through pasta. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make baked feta pasta in an air fryer?
A: Roast a block of feta and cherry tomatoes at 180°C (360°F) for about 15 minutes, mash into a sauce, and toss with cooked pasta.
Q: Do you cook the pasta separately?
A: Yes — boil the pasta while the feta and tomatoes roast.
The method
Sit a block of feta in the middle of a dish, surround it with cherry tomatoes and garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and air fry until the tomatoes burst and the feta softens. Mash it all together into a creamy, tangy sauce, then fold through pasta with a splash of the cooking water.
The recipe
Air Fryer Baked Feta Pasta
Ingredients
- 200g block feta
- 300g cherry tomatoes, garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil, basil
- 300g pasta
Method
- Feta and tomatoes in a dish with oil.
- Air fry at 180°C for about 15 minutes.
- Mash into a sauce; boil the pasta.
- Toss together with a splash of pasta water.
Tips
- Use a block of feta, not crumbled.
- Save some pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Fresh basil at the end lifts it.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make baked feta pasta in an air fryer?
Roast a block of feta with cherry tomatoes, garlic and olive oil at 180°C for about 15 minutes, mash into a creamy sauce, and toss with cooked pasta.
Do you cook the pasta separately?
Yes — boil the pasta while the feta and tomatoes roast, then combine with a splash of the starchy pasta water to loosen the sauce.
What feta should you use?
A solid block of feta, not pre-crumbled — it softens into a creamy sauce as it roasts.