Air Fryer Potato and Leek Nests with Melted Brie, Sautéed Apple and Thyme

Name: Air Fryer Potato and Leek Nests with Melted Brie, Sautéed Apple and Thyme
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: fusión contemporánea
Ingredients: 14 oz potato; 1 cup leek; 4 oz Brie cheese; 1 cup red apple; 1 large egg; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp honey

An original Air Fryer recipe where fine shreds of potato and leek are shaped into golden, crispy nests, then topped with creamy melted Brie and a quick thyme-sautéed apple garnish. Ideal as an elegant appetizer or starter.

20 minPrep

18 minCook

38 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

400 g potato (pelada and grated gruesa)
120 g leek (solo the parte blanca and verde clara, in strips finas)
120 g Brie cheese (without the corteza if desired, diced small)
120 g red apple (en cubitos small)
1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
20 g all-purpose flour (for ayudar a ligar)
15 g butter (for saltear the manzana)
15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
4 g fresh thyme (hojitas, divided)
5 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
10 ml honey (for dar brillo a the manzana)

Nutrition facts

per serving

229 kcal

Calories

7.1 g

Protein

24.8 g

Carbs

11.6 g

Fat

2.8 g

Fiber

22 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

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1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 375 °F / 190 °C for 3 minutes. Lightly grease the basket or a small Air Fryer-safe pan with a little olive oil.
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2. Place the shredded potato in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze very well to remove as much moisture as possible. Transfer it to a large bowl.
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3. Add the sliced leek, beaten egg, all-purpose flour, half of the fresh thyme, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
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4. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape 4 compact nests, pressing the center of each one to create a hollow. Place them in the Air Fryer basket with a little space between them.
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5. Cook the nests at 375 °F / 190 °C for 10 minutes. Open the Air Fryer, carefully flip each nest, and cook for 5 more minutes at 375 °F / 190 °C, until golden and crisp around the edges.
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6. While the nests cook, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the apple, honey, and the remaining fresh thyme. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the apple is glossy and just tender, without falling apart.
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7. Remove the basket, place cubes of Brie in the center of each nest, and cook again at 350 °F / 175 °C for 3 minutes, or until the Brie is melted.
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8. Serve the nests hot and finish with the sautéed apple on top or alongside each portion.

Chef tips

Drying the potato thoroughly is key for a crispy texture. If you prefer, you can shape the nests in small silicone molds so they hold their form better.

Substitutions

You can substitute the Brie with Camembert or soft mozzarella. Red apple can be replaced with firm pear. For an egg-free version, try 1 tablespoon of ground flax soaked in water, though the texture will be slightly less firm.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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