✨ Chicken Wellington from the Airfryer: Festive and Easy! ✨
Put a culinary showstopper on the table this Christmas with this delicious Chicken Wellington . Perfect for the airfryer and guaranteed to be a hit with your guests. Crispy puff pastry, juicy chicken and a tasty filling make this dish a real party hit! 🎄
Ingredients: check them off!
✅ 4 cloves of garlic
✅ 1 roll of fresh puff pastry (+ extra for decoration if necessary)
✅ 450 g chicken thigh fillet
✅ 4 tbsp mustard
✅ 250 g chestnut mushrooms
Preparation method (Airfryer Style!)
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Preparing the chicken:
Sprinkle the chicken thigh fillets generously with pepper, salt and mustard. Add a dash of olive oil and mix well. Roll the chicken tightly in plastic wrap and place in the fridge to stiffen. -
Roasting garlic:
Preheat the airfryer to 180°C. Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil and roast them in the airfryer for 10 minutes . Let them cool, squeeze out the skins and mash them into a puree. -
Making the mushroom mixture:
Chop the mushrooms finely. Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan and fry the garlic puree and mushrooms for 5 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly and puree finely. -
Prepare puff pastry:
Roll out the puff pastry and place it with the baking paper on the rack or an airfryer plate. Divide the mushroom puree over one half of the puff pastry. -
Building Wellington:
Remove the chicken from the foil and place it on the mushroom puree. Fold the other half of the puff pastry over it and press the edges firmly closed. Use a fork to make a nice border pattern and cut small incisions in the top for steam release. -
Decorating:
Cut out shapes (such as stars or trees) from extra puff pastry and gently press them onto the top of the Wellington for a festive effect. -
Baking in the air fryer:
Place the Chicken Wellington in the airfryer and bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy. Check halfway through and adjust the time if necessary.
Serve:
Let the Wellington rest for a few minutes before cutting. Serve with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a festive meal. 🎉