Jamie Oliver Air fryer Chicken & Mushroom Pastry Parcels

If you’re after a comfort food dinner that’s crispy, creamy, and packed with flavour, Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Chicken & Mushroom Pastry Parcels should be top of your list. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a garlicky mushroom mix, wrapped in golden puff pastry, and served with mustard cream sauce? Absolute heaven. I made these for a Friday night dinner, and it felt like a pub classic—only air-fried and fresher! (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

• 400g baby carrots
• Olive oil
• 250g mixed mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic
• 15g (½ bunch) flat-leaf parsley
• 1 knob unsalted butter
• ½ lemon
• 4 x 150g skinless chicken breasts
• 1 x 320g sheet puff pastry
• 1 free-range egg
• 1 heaped tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 150ml white wine
• 150ml single cream
• (Optional) extra virgin olive oil
• 80g watercress

How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Chicken & Mushroom Pastry Parcels

1. Roast the Carrots:
   Start by prepping the baby carrots—scrub, trim, and halve them. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then air fry in the smaller basket at 200°C for 35 minutes, shaking halfway.
2. Cook the Mushrooms:
   Tear any large mushrooms, keeping the small ones whole. Toss with olive oil and add to the larger air fryer drawer with garlic cloves (unpeeled). Cook at 200°C for 15 minutes until golden and soft.
3. Make the Filling:
   Once cooked, squeeze the garlic out of its skins and chop finely with the mushrooms. Stir in chopped parsley, a knob of butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture cool fully.
4. Stuff the Chicken:
   Slice pockets into the thickest part of each chicken breast. Stuff generously with the cooled mushroom filling, then gently shape them back to their original form.
5. Wrap in Pastry:
   Unroll the puff pastry and cut into four long strips. Stretch each strip a bit, then wrap one around each stuffed chicken breast. Press lightly to seal. Brush with beaten egg.
6. Air Fry the Parcels:
   Place the parcels in your air fryer basket—work in batches if needed. Cook at 200°C for 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Make the Sauce:
   In a pan, combine the mustard and white wine. Let it reduce by half, then stir in the cream. Simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season to taste.
8. Serve:
   Slice each pastry parcel into three pieces. Spoon the mustard sauce on the plate, top with chicken, roasted carrots, and watercress. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if you like.

Why I Love This Recipe

This recipe is like a full-on fancy meal with barely any stress. The air fryer makes the pastry golden and crisp without heating the whole kitchen, and the mustard sauce is restaurant-level good. It’s a brilliant way to impress without fuss.

Recipe Tips

• Cool the mushroom mix completely to avoid soggy pastry.
• Seal pastry edges gently to keep the filling intact.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer—cook in batches if needed.
• Use a sharp knife to make clean pockets in the chicken.
• Reduce the sauce until thick for a glossy, flavour-packed finish.

How To Store Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Chicken & Mushroom Pastry Parcels

• In the Fridge: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• In the Freezer: Freeze individually wrapped parcels for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen if needed.
• Reheating: Air fry at 180°C for 5–7 minutes or until warmed through and crisp again.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can I use chicken thighs instead?
  Yes! Just adjust the cook time—they may need a few extra minutes.
• Can I prep these ahead?
  Totally. Assemble and chill for up to 1 day before air frying.
• What if I don’t drink wine?
  Swap white wine for chicken stock or a splash of lemon juice for acidity.
• Can I make it dairy-free?
  Use a dairy-free cream alternative and skip the butter in the mushroom mix.
• What if I don’t have puff pastry?
  Shortcrust could work, but puff pastry gives the flakiest result.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 770
• Fat: 41.7g
• Saturated Fat: 19g
• Sugars: 7.1g
• Salt: 1.8g
• Protein: 46.1g
• Carbohydrates: 47.6g
• Fiber: 4.9g

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• Air Fryer Cheddar Cheese & Chive Scones
• Air Fryer Salmon With Crispy Potatoes
• Air Fryer Yorkshire Pudding