Air Fryer Beef Cannelloni

Name: Air Fryer Beef Cannelloni
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 53 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 250 g of cannelloni; 500 g of beef (ground); 400 g of tomato sauce; 1 onions (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced); 1 tbsp of olive oil; 200 g of ricotta cheese; 100 g of parmesan (grated); salt; pepper; basil (fresh, for garnish)

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An alternative air fryer method for beef cannelloni that are tender inside and lightly browned on top.
This method shortens the cooking time while keeping the pasta well hydrated thanks to a more generous amount of sauce.

Total time: 53 min
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 28 min
Rest: 3 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.00

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

550kcal

Protein30 g23%
Carbs45 g34%
Fat25 g43%
Fiber5 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water or tomato sauce around the sides of the dish before cooking: the steam it creates lets the dry cannelloni cook perfectly without drying out. 💧

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well once cooked, up to 2-3 months in single-serving portions or airtight containers.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be assembled the day before, cook before eating for the best texture.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Ideal in the oven for 15-20 min at 160-170°C, covered. Air fryer 8-12 min at 160°C. Microwave possible for 2-3 min at medium power, may alter the texture of the pasta.

Variations

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Use a compact air fryer-safe dish.
Let rest 3 minutes before serving.

Mistakes to avoid

Not using enough sauce: the pasta should be almost submerged.
Forgetting to preheat: 3 minutes at 180 °C.
Serving right away: let rest 3 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make cannelloni in the air fryer?

Sauté the onion, garlic and ground beef, add the tomato sauce for 10 minutes, stuff the cannelloni, cover with sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan and cook 15 minutes at 180 °C then 3 minutes at 190 °C.

How do you arrange the cannelloni?

Place them in a compact air fryer-safe dish and cover them generously with sauce: the pasta should be almost submerged to cook properly.

How do you brown the top?

After 15 minutes at 180 °C, raise the temperature to 190 °C for 3 minutes to brown the top, sprinkled with the remaining Parmesan.

What is the filling?

500 g of ground beef sautéed with the onion and garlic, mixed with 200 g of ricotta and half of the Parmesan, before stuffing the cannelloni.