Here’s a tasty and simple recipe for a Corned Beef Pasty made in the Air Fryer — golden, flaky, and stuffed with a savory corned beef and potato filling. This shortcut version uses store-bought pastry dough for convenience, but still delivers authentic flavor.
🥟 Air Fryer Corned Beef Pasties
🍽 Makes: 4–6 pasties
⏱ Total Time: ~35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min air fry)
📝 Ingredients
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1 can (12 oz) corned beef (or ~1.5 cups leftover cooked corned beef)
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1 medium potato, peeled and diced small (or use pre-cooked)
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1 small onion, finely diced
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Salt, to taste
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1 tbsp oil or butter
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1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
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1 package ready-rolled puff pastry (or pie crust, shortcrust pastry)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the filling:
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Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add diced onion and potato; cook for 8–10 minutes until soft (you can microwave the potato first for faster prep).
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Add corned beef, pepper, and thyme. Stir well to combine. Season with salt if needed.
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Let cool slightly before filling pastry.
2. Prepare the pastry:
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Roll out the pastry and cut into 5–6 inch circles or squares.
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Place a few tablespoons of filling on one half of each piece.
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Fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
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Brush tops with beaten egg.
3. Air fry:
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Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
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Place pasties in the basket (don’t overcrowd).
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Air fry for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
✅ Tips & Variations
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Shortcut filling: Mix canned corned beef with instant mashed potatoes and sautéed onions for a quick version.
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Add cheese: A little grated cheddar inside the pasty is excellent.
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Make it spicy: Add a dash of mustard or a pinch of cayenne to the filling.
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No puff pastry? Use crescent roll dough or biscuit dough in a pinch.