Easy Air Fryer Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)

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.

Easy Air Fryer Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)

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