Ella Walter
Air fryers are a convenient way to cook a variety of foods, including Quorn fillets. Air fryers work by rapidly circulating hot air, up to 210°C, around food, allowing you to cook with minimal oil while still achieving a crispy texture. Quorn fillets can be prepared in an air fryer in a variety of ways, such as the Dorito-Crumbed Fillet recipe, which involves marinating the fillets in buttermilk and coating them with tortilla chips before air frying. Quorn fillets can also be used in fried rice recipes, providing a tasty and nutritious option for both adults and children. The cooking time for Quorn fillets in an air fryer is generally around 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the specific recipe and the size of the air fryer basket.
Cooking Quorn Fillets in an Air Fryer
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 180°C to 210°C |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes for fillets; 12 minutes for nuggets; 15 minutes for a full basket |
| Food to Cook | Fillets, nuggets, skinny fries, sweet potato fries, veggie fries, broccoli, cauliflower, halloumi fries, mozzarella sticks, canned chickpeas |
| Benefits | Less oil needed, mimics deep frying without the fat, cooks food faster than a fan oven |
| Recipe Ideas | Dorito-crumbed fillets, taquitos, fried rice |
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What You'll Learn
Marinate Quorn fillets in buttermilk
To cook Quorn fillets in an air fryer, start by marinating the fillets in buttermilk. Place the Quorn fillets in a large bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight to marinate. The longer the fillets are left in the marinade, the deeper the flavour will be. However, some people find that leaving the fillets in the marinade overnight can be too long, as the Quorn can take on the flavour of the buttermilk too strongly.
After the fillets have marinated, preheat your air fryer to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place some tortilla chips in a food processor and pulse until they are coarsely chopped. Transfer the crushed tortilla chips to a plate. Next, crack an egg into a shallow bowl and whisk it. Place some flour, along with a pinch of salt and pepper, on a separate plate and mix.
Now, remove the Quorn fillets from the buttermilk, discarding the remaining buttermilk. Drain the fillets, and then coat them in the flour mixture. After that, dip the fillets in the whisked egg, and finally, coat them with the crushed tortilla chips. Place the coated fillets in the air fryer and cook them for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden and cooked through.
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Coat fillets in tortilla chips
To coat Quorn fillets in tortilla chips using an air fryer, you can follow these steps:
Firstly, prepare the Quorn fillets by covering them in buttermilk and leaving them to marinate in the fridge for at least four hours or even overnight. This will ensure the Quorn fillets are nice and tender.
Next, prepare the tortilla chips by pulsing them in a food processor until they are coarsely chopped. You want them to be a similar size so they cook evenly. Transfer the crushed tortilla chips to a plate.
Now, set up a breading station. Place flour with a pinch of salt and pepper on one plate and mix. Whisk an egg in a shallow bowl. You will use this station to coat the Quorn fillets. Drain the buttermilk from the Quorn fillets and discard the buttermilk. Roll the fillets in the flour a few times to coat, then dip them in the egg, and finally, press them firmly into the crushed tortilla chips until they are well coated.
Transfer the coated fillets to a tray lined with baking paper and place them in your preheated air fryer. Select the 'Air Fry' setting and set the timer for 10 minutes. Fry until golden and cooked through. Your fillets are now ready to be served.
This method of cooking the tortilla chip-coated Quorn fillets in an air fryer is a healthier alternative to deep frying, as air frying requires only a small amount of oil and creates a similar crispy texture.
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Air fry for 10 minutes
So, you've prepared your Quorn fillets and are ready to air fry. Amazing! Now, it's time to cook your fillets to crispy perfection. Place the marinated fillets in the air fryer, ensuring they're not overcrowded, as this can affect the cooking time and crispiness. Select the "Air Fry" function and set the timer for 10 minutes.
The air fryer will rapidly circulate hot air around the fillets, creating a crispy golden coating while keeping the inside soft and chewy. You can also cook frozen foods like skinny fries, sweet potato fries, broccoli, and cauliflower in the same basket, which is super convenient! Just remember to add them to the fryer after the first 4 minutes of cooking time if you want to include some extra protein like halloumi or mozzarella.
While you're waiting for the beep, you can quickly prepare some sides or dips. How about some salsa and Mexican rice to go with your fillets? Or, if you're feeling fancy, whip up an avocado cream sauce. If you have kids, serving the meal in a party food box can bring some extra joy to mealtime!
Once the 10 minutes are up, carefully remove the crispy, golden fillets from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving platter. Now, it's time to indulge in your delicious, indulgent yet grease-free meal!
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Serve with salsa and Mexican rice
To cook Quorn fillets in an air fryer, start by preheating your air fryer, which should take about 3 minutes. Place the cooked rice in a bowl, separating the grains. Peel and finely chop a carrot, and add it to the bowl along with drained sweetcorn. Finely slice some spring onions, reserving the green tops for garnish, and add these to the bowl as well. Then, grate in some peeled garlic and ginger. Add sesame oil and soy sauce, and mix everything well. If your air fryer has wire shelves, place the mixed rice in an oven-proof dish. Now, coat the Quorn fillets with Chinese five-spice, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place the rice and Quorn fillets in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until piping hot. The Quorn fillets should be cooked in 8-10 minutes.
To serve with salsa, finely chop red onion, tomatoes, pineapple, green chilli, and coriander. Mix these in a bowl with lime juice. Finely shred some lettuce and place it in a separate bowl. If you're using tortillas, wrap them in tin foil and place them in the air fryer for around 3 minutes at 190°C until warmed through. Serve the Quorn fillets and rice with the tortillas, salsa, shredded lettuce, and sour cream. For a Mexican twist, you can also serve with a zesty lime and coriander sour cream, and pile those tortillas high!
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Cook frozen Quorn Crispy Nuggets for 12 minutes
To cook frozen Quorn Crispy Nuggets in an air fryer, first preheat the air fryer to 200C (390F). Then, remove the nuggets from their packaging and place them in the air fryer basket, spreading them out to minimise overlap. Air fry for 6 minutes at 180C/360F, then shake the basket to separate any nuggets that may be stuck together. Air fry for another 6 minutes, for a total cook time of 12 minutes. For an even crispier nugget, spray the nuggets with extra virgin olive oil before air frying.
Air frying works by rapidly circulating hot air, up to 210°C, around food, creating a crispy coating similar to deep frying without the excess fat. This means you can cook frozen foods like Quorn Crispy Nuggets with a fraction of the oil used in traditional deep frying.
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Frequently asked questions
To cook Quorn fillets in an air fryer, first, cover them in buttermilk and leave them to marinate for four hours or overnight. Then, preheat your air fryer to 180°C, and pulse some tortilla chips in a food processor until they are coarsely chopped. Next, crack an egg into a shallow bowl and whisk. Place flour, salt, and pepper on a plate and mix. Drain the Quorn fillets, discarding the buttermilk. Place the fillets in the air fryer, select Air Fry, and set the time for 10 minutes. Once the time is up, transfer the fillets to a serving platter.
It takes around 12 minutes to cook Quorn nuggets in an air fryer at 200°C (390°F).
You can cook the following foods with Quorn nuggets in an air fryer, ensuring they cook within the same timeframe: skinny fries, sweet potato fries, veggie fries (parsnip or beetroot), frozen broccoli, and frozen cauliflower.
