Hamdi Saidani Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Sticky Onion Tart is made with red onions, fresh thyme, orange marmalade, puff pastry, walnuts, goat’s cheese, and butter. This recipe creates a golden, caramelized tart with sweet-savory flavor and a crisp pastry top. It takes about 44 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Sticky Onion Tart Ingredients
- 4 small red onions
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 level tbsp good orange marmalade
- 2 tbsp water
- 20g unsalted butter
- ½ x 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 25g unsalted walnut halves
- 50g goat’s cheese
How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Sticky Onion Tart
- Cook Onions: Peel and slice onions into rounds. Toss with thyme, marmalade mixed with water, and butter. Air fry at 200ºC for 25 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Add Pastry: Roll pastry to fit drawer. Lay on top of onions, tucking in edges.
- Air Fry Again: Cook for 10 minutes at 200ºC until pastry is puffed and golden.
- Flip Tart: Carefully flip tart onto a board.
- Finish: Crumble over walnuts and dot with goat’s cheese. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- Use Baking Paper: To prevent sticking, place baking paper under the onions.
- Flip with Care: Use oven gloves and a board to invert confidently.
- Marmalade Sub: Try fig jam or red onion chutney for a twist.
- Chill Pastry: Keep pastry cold before layering for best puff.
What To Serve With Sticky Onion Tart
This tart pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad dressed in mustard vinaigrette. It also goes well with roasted beetroot, apple slaw, or even a light soup for a satisfying meal.
How To Store Sticky Onion Tart
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat: Reheat in the air fryer or oven until crisp and warm.
Freeze: Not recommended as puff pastry loses its texture after freezing.
Sticky Onion Tart Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 690
- Total Fat: 41.4g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 67.9g
- Sugar: 32.5g
- Protein: 13.1g
- Sodium: 0.6g
- Fibre: 5.7g
FAQs
Can I use white onions instead of red?
Yes, though red onions provide better sweetness and color.
Is it okay to skip the goat’s cheese?
Yes, or substitute with feta or cream cheese.
What’s a good vegan alternative?
Use vegan butter, puff pastry, and plant-based cheese.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Yes. Cook the onions earlier, and finish with pastry just before serving.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Sticky Onion Tart
Course: AppetizersCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy2
9
minutes35
690
kcalThis caramelized red onion tart is crisp, sticky, sweet, and savory—topped with creamy goat’s cheese and crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
4 small red onions
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp orange marmalade
2 tbsp water
20g unsalted butter
½ x 320g sheet puff pastry
25g walnut halves
50g goat’s cheese
Directions
- Slice onions and toss with thyme, marmalade + water, and butter in air fryer.
- Cook for 25 minutes at 200ºC, shaking halfway.
- Top with pastry, tucking edges; cook for 10 minutes more.
- Flip tart onto board carefully.
- Top with walnuts and goat’s cheese. Serve with salad.
Notes
- Chill pastry before use to improve puff.
- Try swapping marmalade with chutney or jam.
- Use parchment to help flip tart out smoothly.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.