Air Fryer Spanakopita Phyllo Cups
Description
Crispy Air Fryer Spanakopita Phyllo Cups are filled with savory spinach and feta, making an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh raw baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup whole fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, (1/2 medium lemon)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 package frozen phyllo shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 10 ounces fresh raw baby spinach and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until spinach is wilted, often stirring , about five minutes.
- Drain and cool for at least ten minutes, pressing spinach into a paper towel to blot moisture.
- Preheat the air fryer temperature to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 3-5 minutes.
- Spray air fryer basket with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup whole fat ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup feta cheese 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1 large egg white, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Add spinach and mix well to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Spoon the spinach mixture into each of the 1 package frozen phyllo shells until all have been filled.
- Set cook time for 10-12 minutes.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 4540IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 2mg