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title: Air Fryer Christmas Party Food and Boxing Day Leftovers | Smart Chef
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description: Air fryer times for frozen party food, baked Camembert, warm mince pies and Boxing Day leftovers like bubble and squeak, with safe reheating tips.
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# Air fryer Christmas party food and Boxing Day leftovers

From Christmas Eve nibbles to Boxing Day leftovers, the air fryer heats things up faster than the oven, and two drawers mean two trays at once.

## Party food: times and temperatures

| Food | Temperature | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frozen sausage rolls | 180°C | 15–18 min |
| Frozen party platter (mixed) | 180°C | 10–15 min |
| Frozen prawn tempura or filo prawns | 190°C | 8–10 min |
| Chicken wings | 200°C | 22–25 min |
| Baked Camembert | 180°C | 10–12 min |
| Warming mince pies | 160°C | 3–4 min |

Shake or turn food halfway. Frozen products vary, so check the pack and make sure everything is piping hot all the way through. For a crowd, use Match to run both drawers on the same settings. Our [sticky chicken wings](https://smartchef.uk/recipes/sticky-chicken-wings) make two drawers' worth.

## Baked Camembert

- Take the Camembert out of its plastic wrap and put it back in the wooden box, without the lid. If the box is stapled or glued with plastic, use a small ovenproof dish instead.

- Score the top, push in slivers of garlic and rosemary, and drizzle with a little honey.

- Cook at 180°C for 10–12 minutes, until it wobbles in the middle.

- Serve with crusty bread or toasted baguette slices, which can go in the other drawer at the same time.

## Boxing Day leftovers

| Leftover | Temperature | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roast potatoes (re-crisp) | 200°C | 5–8 min |
| Pigs in blankets | 180°C | 4–6 min |
| Sliced turkey (wrapped in foil with a splash of stock) | 170°C | 8–10 min |
| Bubble and squeak patties | 200°C | 12–15 min |
| Stuffing | 180°C | 6–8 min |

### Bubble and squeak patties

Mash leftover potatoes with chopped sprouts, carrots or cabbage, season, and shape into patties. Brush with oil and cook at 200°C for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp on both sides. Top with a fried egg for Boxing Day brunch.

## Reheating leftovers safely

- Cool leftovers quickly and get them into the fridge within 2 hours of cooking.

- Eat them within 2 days, or freeze them.

- Reheat until steaming hot all the way through, at least 75°C in the middle, and only reheat once.

Planning the main event? See our [Christmas dinner plan](https://smartchef.uk/guides/christmas-dinner-in-an-air-fryer) and [Christmas sides guide](https://smartchef.uk/guides/air-fryer-christmas-sides).

Updated 3 November 2026

## More guides

- [Christmas dinner in an air fryer: timings and plan](https://smartchef.uk/guides/christmas-dinner-in-an-air-fryer)
- [Air fryer Christmas sides: roast potatoes, pigs in blankets and more](https://smartchef.uk/guides/air-fryer-christmas-sides)
- [Air fryer cooking times chart (UK)](https://smartchef.uk/guides/air-fryer-cooking-times)
- [Dual drawer vs single drawer air fryer: which is best?](https://smartchef.uk/guides/dual-vs-single-drawer-air-fryer)
- [How to clean an air fryer](https://smartchef.uk/guides/how-to-clean-an-air-fryer)
- [How much does an air fryer cost to run in the UK?](https://smartchef.uk/guides/air-fryer-running-cost-uk)

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