Bolognese sauce in the air fryer

Preparing ragù in an air fryer is really simple: in a short time you will have an excellent sauce for pasta and lasagna ready.

Today we really want to surprise you with an unusual but really delicious recipe . We're talking about ragout in the air fryer. Exactly, you got it right: we will cook the classic ragù in the most popular appliance of the moment. And the beauty is that 45 minutes will be enough to obtain a perfect consistency such as to season lasagna or pasta.

To obtain a result worthy of the Bolognese housewives, however, a few tricks must be implemented. The first consists in using a ready-made tomato sauce enriched with vegetables and basil. The second is more practical but essential to avoid disasters: you will have to cover the pan with aluminum foil to prevent the splashes from irreparably dirtying the coil. Don't worry: here are all the steps in detail.

How to prepare ragu recipe in air fryer

1. First, heat the pan of the air fryer (or a compatible one) when empty for 3 minutes at 180°C .
2. Then take it out and while it's still hot add the oil and the minced meat to give it a sort of browning. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes at 180°C . Mix and repeat the step.
3. At this point add the tomato sauce , cover the pan with aluminum foil and start cooking at 200°C for 45 minutes . It is very important that you stir the ragù every 10 minutes or so to prevent it from sticking.
4. Then use it to season pasta or prepare delicious lasagna in an air fryer.

Clearly this version of air fryer gravy deviates from what is the original Bolognese sauce recipe. However, it represents a valid alternative for those who have little time and little familiarity in the kitchen.

storage

The sauce in the air fryer can be kept in the refrigerator, well covered, for 2-3 days . It is also possible to freeze it, already portioned, for up to 3 months.

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