Chicken Tikka Puff Pastry (Air Fryer)
Flaky ready-made puff pastry filled with creamy spiced chicken tikka and three cheeses, air fried until golden, crispy and perfectly puffed.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 boiled chicken breast, shredded
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp chicken tikka paste
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried coriander
- Cheddar cheese, grated
- Mozzarella, grated
- Mild cheddar, grated
Assembly
- 1 sheet ready-made puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk, for brushing
- Sesame seeds, to top
Method
- 1
Mix the shredded chicken with the onion, mayonnaise and chicken tikka paste.
- 2
Season with salt, paprika and dried coriander, then fold in the cheddar, mozzarella and mild cheddar.
- 3
Spread the filling over the puff pastry and wrap it tightly.
- 4
Cut into portions, brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 5
Air fry until golden, crispy and perfectly puffed, about 12–15 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Tips
- Seal the pastry edges well so the cheesy filling stays inside while it puffs.
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