
COURSE:
Snack, Starter
Cheese, Onion, and Crispy Potato Pasty: A Deliciously Savoury Treat
Indulge in the comforting flavours of a Cheese, Onion, and Crispy Potato Pasty, a hearty and satisfying dish that combines creamy cheese, sweet caramelised onions, and crispy potatoes, all wrapped in a golden, flaky pastry. This simple yet flavour-packed recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a delightful snack, bringing together familiar ingredients in a deliciously unique way.
The secret to this pasty’s deliciousness lies in the crispy potatoes, which add a delightful crunch to the rich, creamy cheese and perfectly caramelised onions. Using your Instant Pot, you can quickly cook the potatoes to achieve that perfect texture, while the pastry bakes to a golden crisp in the oven or air fryer. The combination of these ingredients makes for a satisfying, savoury meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Whether you’re serving them as a main course with a side salad or enjoying them on the go, Cheese, Onion, and Crispy Potato Pasties offer the perfect balance of flavours and textures. Customisable with your favourite cheese or extra seasonings, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
Cheese Onion and Crispy Potato Pasty Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45-55 mins
Servings:
4-6 servings
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
2 Onions – Sliced
2-3 Potatoes – Cubed
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tspEnglish Mustard
200g Gloucester Cheese – Grated
1 tbsp Flour
1 tbsp Butter
150ml Milk
1 Sheet Puff Pastry
Instructions
1. To start your cheese onion pastie meal, slice the Onions and cook on a medium high heat at first to sweat.
2. Turn it down to medium low after a few minutes of cooking so it can caramelise slowly
3. Cube potatoes and toss in a little oil and seasoning. Distribute evenly in a roasting dish and roast at 180c for 15-20 mins till fork tender.
4. Once onions are nicely cooked and caramelised add in the butter and flour and cook out for 2-3 mins
5. Once the flour is cooked out add in the milk and cook for further 5 mins till thick and creamy
6. When thick and creamy add in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
7. Fold in the cheese and incorporate until it is completely melted.
8. Set the mixture aside to cool.
9. While the mixture is cooling, roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles using a bowl or a cutter.
10. Place an even amount of filling in the pastry cut-outs, fold over and crimp the edges with a fork so the filling remains inside while baking.
11. Egg wash the Pasty and bake at 170c on bake 25-30 mins
12. Some cooked through and crispy, serve your cheese onion pastie immediately

Cheese Onion and Crispy Potato Pasty Recipe
COURSE:
Snack, Starter
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45-55 mins
Servings:
4-6 servings
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
2 Onions – Sliced
2-3 Potatoes – Cubed
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tspEnglish Mustard
200g Gloucester Cheese – Grated
1 tbsp Flour
1 tbsp Butter
150ml Milk
1 Sheet Puff Pastry
Instructions
1. To start your cheese onion pastie meal, slice the Onions and cook on a medium high heat at first to sweat.
2. Turn it down to medium low after a few minutes of cooking so it can caramelise slowly
3. Cube potatoes and toss in a little oil and seasoning. Distribute evenly in a roasting dish and roast at 180c for 15-20 mins till fork tender.
4. Once onions are nicely cooked and caramelised add in the butter and flour and cook out for 2-3 mins
5. Once the flour is cooked out add in the milk and cook for further 5 mins till thick and creamy
6. When thick and creamy add in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
7. Fold in the cheese and incorporate until it is completely melted.
8. Set the mixture aside to cool.
9. While the mixture is cooling, roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles using a bowl or a cutter.
10. Place an even amount of filling in the pastry cut-outs, fold over and crimp the edges with a fork so the filling remains inside while baking.
11. Egg wash the Pasty and bake at 170c on bake 25-30 mins
12. Some cooked through and crispy, serve your cheese onion pastie immediately
Cheese, Onion, and Crispy Potato Pasty: A Deliciously Savoury Treat
Indulge in the comforting flavours of a Cheese, Onion, and Crispy Potato Pasty, a hearty and satisfying dish that combines creamy cheese, sweet caramelised onions, and crispy potatoes, all wrapped in a golden, flaky pastry. This simple yet flavour-packed recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a delightful snack, bringing together familiar ingredients in a deliciously unique way.
The secret to this pasty’s deliciousness lies in the crispy potatoes, which add a delightful crunch to the rich, creamy cheese and perfectly caramelised onions. Using your Instant Pot, you can quickly cook the potatoes to achieve that perfect texture, while the pastry bakes to a golden crisp in the oven or air fryer. The combination of these ingredients makes for a satisfying, savoury meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Whether you’re serving them as a main course with a side salad or enjoying them on the go, Cheese, Onion, and Crispy Potato Pasties offer the perfect balance of flavours and textures. Customisable with your favourite cheese or extra seasonings, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.

