Can You Put Quorn Roast In An Air Fryer? (read this first)

Yes you can air fry a Quorn roast and as the Quorn roast is usually small enough to fit into the basket of the air fryer, it’ll save on cooking time, energy and washing up.

If you’re vegetarian or vegan and you’re fed up with air fried tofu, keep reading because we have found 2 ways to air fry a Quorn roast.

What Is Quorn?

Quorn is a meat and dairy-free alternative source of protein suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It is made from the microfungus Fusarium Venenatum which was discovered growing in the soil in Buckinghamshire, England, UK back in the 1960s.

It has been approved as a food product in the UK since 1985. Quorn is the brand name given to products produced from Fusarium Venenatum and includes many meat alternatives including roasting joints.

Can You Cook Quorn Roast In An Air Fryer?

Cooking Quorn roast in the air fryer is an easy, mess free way of cooking Quorn roast. Cooking Quorn roast in the air fryer is fast compared to cooking in a conventional oven.

Ingredients

• 1 Quorn Roast
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180 C (350 F)
2. Remove all of the packaging from the Quorn roast
3. Place the Quorn roast in the air fryer basket and lightly brush with olive oil
4. Air fry for 25 minutes turning at around the halfway point
5. Using a meat thermometer, check that the internal temperature has reached 74 C (165 F)
6. If not cook for a further 2 minutes or until 74 C has been achieved
7. Serve

Faster Cooking Method

If you are short on time and want to cook your Quorn roast even faster, then this method is for you.

Ingredients

• 1 Quorn Roast
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Method

1. Preheat air fryer to 200 C (400 F)
2. Remove all packaging from the Quorn roast and cut into 4 pieces
3. Brush the quorn pieces with olive oil and place in the air fryer basket ensuring that none of the pieces are touching and there is a gap around each piece
4. Air fry for 10 minutes
5. Check that the internal temperature has reached at least 74 C (165 F)
6. Serve

Can You Cook Frozen Quorn Roast In An Air Fryer?

To cook a frozen Quorn roast in the air fryer just follow this recipe.

Ingredients

• Frozen Quorn Roast
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180 C (350 F)
2. Remove all packaging from the Quorn roast and place in the air fryer basket
3. Spray with olive oil
4. Air fry for 40 minutes
5. Check that the internal temperature has reached at least 74 C (165 F) before serving

Air Frying Quorn Roast Tips

The following tips will help you get the best from your air fryer and Quorn roast;

• Always preheat the air fryer to ensure an even cooking temperature
• Be sparse with the oil because air fryers generally need less oil to cook food and Quorn roast doesn’t need much oil
• Turn the Quorn roast halfway through the cooking time to get an even colour all over
• Never block all of the holes in the air fryer basket as you need the free flow of hot air to cook the Quorn roast thoroughly
• Before serving, check that the internal temperature has attained at least 74 C (165 F)
• Let the Quorn roast rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute

The Benefits Of Eating Quorn

Quorn is made from a natural fungus and is high in protein and fibre whilst being low in saturated fat and cholesterol free.

As it is a mycoprotein it needs 90% less land and water to produce than animal proteins. This means it not only has health benefits, it’s also better for the planet too.

SEE ALSO:

• Can You Put Oven Safe Dishes In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Aluminum Foil In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Broccoli In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Frozen Chips In An Air Fryer?

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