Air-Fryer Sausage & Bean Casserole

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Air-Fryer Sausage & Bean Casserole

When the weather's miserable or you've had one of those days, this is exactly the sort of meal that sorts everything out. Good pork sausages, baked beans, tomatoes and smoky spices come together into a rich casserole that's hearty enough to stand on its own. It's cheap, filling and made perfectly for one person.

Air-Fryer Sausage & Bean Casserole
Air-Fryer Sausage & Bean Casserole preparation stage

You’ll Need

Main
2 good-quality pork sausages
½ small onion, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, finely sliced
½ small tin baked beans (about 200g)
100ml chopped tomatoes
1 tsp tomato purée
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper

Optional but Dangerous
Crusty bread
Grated mature cheddar
Chilli flakes
Fried egg
Fresh parsley

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.

Place the sausages into the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes, turning halfway through.

Meanwhile, add the onion, garlic and olive oil to a small foil tray or heatproof dish.

Air fry for 4–5 minutes, until the onion has softened.

Slice the cooked sausages into chunky pieces and add them to the tray.

Stir in the baked beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, thyme, salt and black pepper.

Mix everything together thoroughly.

Return the tray to the air fryer for 10–12 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Finish with chopped parsley or grated cheddar if using, and serve immediately.

Lad Tip: Good sausages make all the difference here. Since you're only cooking two, it's worth buying decent ones from the butcher or the premium range—they'll completely transform a simple casserole like this.

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