Air Fryer Turkey Tetrazzini
Description
Creamy, cheesy, and ready in 40 minutes — this Air Fryer Turkey Tetrazzini is the easiest way to turn leftover turkey into a cozy, bubbly pasta bake. Made with mushrooms, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, it's pure comfort food without the long oven bake.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti, or egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound diced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups turkey, diced or shredded, cooked leftover turkey
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (for serving)
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- ook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics. In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add onion and garlic; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour to coat.
- Make the sauce. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the cream cheese and half and half. Stir constantly until smooth and just simmering. Season with salt, pepper, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Combine. In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the turkey, then pour the sauce over and stir to coat.
- Air fry. Transfer to an air-fryer-safe pan. Air fry at 300°F for 8 minutes, until bubbling around the edges.
- Melt cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top. Air fry at 300°F for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and golden.
- Serve. Top with Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Casserole or Baking Dish
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble (without cheese topping) and refrigerate up to 2 days. Add 3 to 4 minutes to the initial air-fry time if cooking from cold.
- Storage: 3 to 5 days in the fridge, or up to 6 months frozen.
- Reheating: Microwave 30 to 60 seconds per portion, or reheat in a 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Tip: Use room-temperature cream cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 940kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 40gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 1691mgPotassium: 929mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1875IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 385mgIron: 3mg