Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Tasty Toast Toppers are made with thick bread, cottage cheese, and bold toppings like sun-dried tomato paste, harissa, avocado, Marmite, and cheese. This recipe creates quick, flavor-packed open-faced toasts using the air fryer. It takes about 13 minutes to prepare and serves 1.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Tasty Toast Toppers Ingredients
- 1 thick slice of bread (seeded, sourdough, bloomer, etc.)
- ½ garlic clove
Topping Combos:
Option 1:
- ½ tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
- 1 tbsp cottage cheese
- 2 slices mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves
Option 2:
- ½ tbsp harissa paste
- 1 tbsp cottage cheese
- ½ ripe avocado, sliced
- Feta cheese (to taste)
- Pinch of smoked paprika
Option 3:
- ½ tsp Marmite
- 1 tbsp grated strong Cheddar
- 1 tbsp cottage cheese
- Chopped pickled onions (to taste)
- Handful of cheese and onion crisps, crushed
How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Tasty Toast Toppers
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat for 2 minutes at 200ºC.
- Toast the Bread: Place bread slice in drawer and toast for 5 minutes at 200ºC, flipping halfway.
- Add Garlic: Rub toasted top with cut side of garlic clove.
- Choose a Topping:
- Combo 1: Mix tomato paste and cottage cheese, spread, top with mozzarella and basil.
- Combo 2: Mix harissa and cottage cheese, spread, add avocado, feta, and paprika.
- Combo 3: Spread Marmite, mix Cheddar, cottage cheese, and onions, top, and finish with crisps.
- Melt the Topping: Return to air fryer and cook for 2 minutes at 200ºC.
- Serve: Season to taste and enjoy immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Use Thick Bread: Prevents sogginess and holds toppings well.
- Don’t Skip Garlic Rub: Adds depth and aroma.
- Customize Freely: Swap toppings or cheeses to suit your taste.
- Watch While Melting: Ensure toppings are just melted without burning.
- Serve Hot: Best enjoyed warm right out of the air fryer.
What To Serve With Tasty Toast Toppers
These make a great quick lunch or snack alongside a simple salad, soup, or smoothie. A cup of tea or sparkling water with lemon complements the flavors well.
How To Store Tasty Toast Toppers
Refrigerate: Not recommended after assembly; best made fresh.
Freeze: Not suitable for freezing once topped and cooked.
Tasty Toast Toppers Nutrition Facts (Estimated per serving with average topping)
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
FAQs
Can I make multiple toasts at once?
Yes, if your air fryer has space—just adjust time slightly if needed.
What can I substitute for cottage cheese?
Try ricotta, hummus, or cream cheese for different textures.
Are these vegetarian?
Yes, all toppings listed are vegetarian-friendly.
Can I use gluten-free bread?
Absolutely—choose your favorite thick-sliced gluten-free variety.
Can I prep the toppings ahead?
Yes, you can pre-mix and refrigerate toppings for quick assembly.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Tasty Toast Toppers
Course: LunchCuisine: British-InspiredDifficulty: Easy1
servings6
minutes7
minutes330
kcalQuick and delicious toast topped with cottage cheese and bold flavors—ready in minutes thanks to the air fryer.
Ingredients
1 thick slice bread
½ garlic clove
- Topping Combo Options:
Tomato paste, cottage cheese, mozzarella, basil
Harissa, cottage cheese, avocado, feta, paprika
Marmite, Cheddar, cottage cheese, pickled onions, crisps
Directions
- Preheat air fryer to 200ºC for 2 minutes.
- Toast bread 5 minutes at 200ºC, flipping halfway.
- Rub with garlic and add chosen topping combo.
- Return to air fryer for 2 minutes until toppings are warm/melted.
- Serve hot and season to taste.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread for best results.
- Try different spreads or cheeses.
- Make toppings ahead for quicker prep.
- Not ideal for storing or freezing.