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Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta with Air Fryer Crispy Chicken
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Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta with Air Fryer Crispy Chicken

45 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
from @notemir021 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • pasta (any short or long shape)Grains200 g
  • onions (thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • butter (for caramelizing)Dairy30 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • cooking creamDairy150 ml
  • milkDairy60 ml
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy40 g
  • chicken breast (cut into strips or bite-size pieces)Meat2 pieces
  • breadcrumbsBakery50 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

878kcal

Carbs
88 g
Proteins
48 g
Fat
38 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Caramelize the onions

    • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat.
    • Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook slowly, stirring often, until deep golden and soft.
    • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
    • Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
    Step 2

  3. Make the creamy sauce

    • Pour the cream and milk into the pan with the onions.
    • Stir in the grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
    • Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
    Step 3

  4. Air fry the crispy chicken

    • Coat the chicken pieces in the breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Air fry at 200 °C until golden and cooked through, shaking halfway.
    Step 4

  5. Combine and serve

    • Toss the drained pasta into the creamy onion sauce, loosening with pasta water if needed.
    • Serve topped with the crispy chicken and extra parmesan.
    Step 5
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