Baked feta went viral for good reason — it turns soft and creamy while cherry tomatoes burst into a sweet sauce around it. The air fryer does it in 12 minutes, and it's endlessly useful as a dip, mezze or pasta base.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you bake feta in an air fryer?
A: Put a block of feta and cherry tomatoes in an oven-safe dish, drizzle with oil and air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 12–15 minutes until soft and golden.
Q: Does feta melt in an air fryer?
A: It softens and turns creamy rather than fully melting, which is exactly what you want for stirring into a sauce.
The method
Use a small heatproof dish that fits your basket. A whole block of feta in the centre, cherry tomatoes around it, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of oregano. The tomatoes burst and the feta softens into a creamy, savoury base you can mash together.
The recipe
Air Fryer Baked Feta & Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 block feta (≈200g)
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano, black pepper
Method
- Place feta and tomatoes in a small heatproof dish.
- Drizzle with oil and scatter oregano.
- Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 12–15 minutes.
- Mash together and serve warm.
Ways to serve
- As a dip with warm pitta or vegetable sticks.
- Stirred through pasta for the viral baked feta pasta.
- Over Mediterranean vegetables or alongside Greek chicken.
Frequently asked questions
Can you bake feta in an air fryer?
Yes — in a small heatproof dish at 190°C for 12–15 minutes, with cherry tomatoes, until soft and golden. It's quicker than the oven.
What dish can you use in an air fryer for feta?
Any small oven-safe dish or ramekin that fits the basket — ceramic or metal both work. Leave space around it for airflow.
What do you do with air fryer baked feta?
Mash it with the burst tomatoes for a dip, stir it through pasta, or serve it as a warm mezze with bread and vegetables.