This Easy Air Fryer Spanakopita Recipe brings the classic Greek spinach pie to your kitchen in minutes. Crispy phyllo cups filled with a savory mix of spinach, feta, and herbs make a perfect appetizer, snack, or party treat.
Bring a taste of Greece to your kitchen with this Easy Air Fryer Spanakopita recipe.
Flaky phyllo loaded with a savory mixture of fresh spinach, creamy feta, ricotta, and aromatic herbs, then air fried to golden perfection.
Quick to make and irresistibly crispy, this Air Fryer Spanakopita Pie Recipe are perfect for appetizers, snacks, or party platters.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Crispy Perfection: Flaky phyllo cups crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.
- Savory Filling: Spinach, feta, and ricotta create a flavorful, creamy bite.
- Quick and Easy: Ready in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or parties.
- Party-Worthy: Makes a stunning appetizer or snack everyone will love.
- Versatile: Serve as an appetizer, side, or light meal any time.
Ingredients Needed
- Olive oil: Adds golden richness and prevents sticking during cooking
- Garlic: Provides fragrant, savory flavor to the filling
- Baby spinach: Tender leafy greens for a fresh, earthy base
- Cottage cheese: Creamy, mild texture that blends with other cheeses
- Feta cheese: Tangy, salty bite enhancing the savory filling
- Parmesan cheese: Nutty, sharp flavor for depth and aroma
- Egg white: Binds the filling together for stability and structure
- Dill: fresh herbaceous note with subtle grassy undertones
- Salt: Enhances all flavors, balancing the savory ingredients perfectly
- Black pepper: Mild heat and aromatic spice for extra flavor
- Phyllo dough: Flaky, buttery sheets forming crisp, golden cups
How To Make Easy Air Fryer Spanakopita
Step 1: Add olive oil and garlic to a medium-sized skillet and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Add to a small mixing bowl, and let cool. Mix cottage cheese, feta, parmesan, egg white, dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 2: Place a sheet of phyllo dough onto a clean work surface. Brush with the remaining olive oil, add another sheet, and brush with olive oil until you have 4 layers. Cut the dough into 6 equal-sized sections. Add about one tablespoon of filling at the bottom of the strips. Fold the dough over to form a triangle. Continue to roll the triangle over until you have a small pouch.
Step 3: Preheat the air fryer temperature to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting, and spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the spanakopita triangles into the air fryer without crowding the basket. Spray the tops of the spanakopita with olive oil, set cook time for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway, and spray again.
Step 4: Let the spanakopita cool for a few minutes before serving. They can be enjoyed hot or at room temperature, making them perfect for any occasion.
Spanakopita Air Fryer Recipe Tips
- Drain spinach well: Remove excess water to prevent soggy filling.
- Use light oil spray: Keeps phyllo crisp without making it greasy.
- Don’t overfill: Fill triangles just to the edge to avoid spills.
- Check early: Air fryer models vary; start checking at 5 minutes.
- Cool before serving: Let spanakopita rest briefly to maintain structure.
- Make ahead: Assemble triangles in advance and air fry before serving.
- Add extra flavor: Sprinkle parmesan or drizzle olive oil on top before cooking for a richer taste.
Storing, Freezing and Make Ahead Instructions
- Storing: Store cooked spanakopita triangles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep them covered to maintain crispiness and prevent the phyllo from getting soggy.
- Freezing: Place unbaked or fully cooked spanakopita in a freezer-safe container, separated with parchment paper, for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before air frying or reheating.
- Make-Ahead: Assemble the spanakopita triangles ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until ready to cook. Air fry just before serving for perfectly crisp, golden results.
Easy Air Fryer Spanakopita Recipe Faqs
Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh? Yes, but make sure to thaw completely and squeeze out all excess water to avoid soggy filling.
Can I make these ahead of time? Absolutely! Assemble the triangles in advance and store in the refrigerator. Air fry right before serving for crispy phyllo.
Can I bake them in the oven instead? Yes, bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
How do I keep the phyllo from getting soggy? Drain spinach thoroughly, avoid overfilling, and preheat the air fryer for even crisping.
Can I make these vegan? For a vegan version, substitute feta and ricotta with plant-based cheeses and use a flax egg instead of egg white.
Can I freeze cooked spanakopita? Yes, store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
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Easy Air Fryer Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon dill, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed 9×13
Instructions
- In a medium-size skillet over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the 2 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the 5 ounces baby spinach and cook until wilted, constantly stirring for 1 or 2 minutes. Place the mixture in a medium-sized bowl and let cool.
- Once cool to the touch, add the 2 tablespoons cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons feta cheese 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1 egg white 1 teaspoon dill, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, mix until combined fully, set aside.
- Place one sheet of the p8 sheets phyllo dough on a clean work surface. Brush highly with the remaining olive oil, add another sheet on top, brush with olive oil, repeat until you have four sheets layered.
- Cut the dough into 6 evenly sized sections. To do this, cut three strips lengthwise, then cut them in half.
- To make the bundles, add about 1 tablespoon of the filling at the phyllo dough strips’ bottom. Fold the dough over to format triangle, continue to roll the triangle repeatedly until you form a little pouch, and make sure that the is a little excess dough at the top to seal the edge.
- Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
- Preheat the air fryer temperature to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 3-5 minutes. Spray the basket of the air fryer with the olive oil spray. Place the bundles into the air fryer, not touching, seam side down. You will have to cook them in batches.
- Spray the tops with olive oil spray, set cook time for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown on the outside.
- Repeat with the remaining bundles.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
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