Air Fryer Spanakopita Phyllo Cups
Description
Air Fryer Spanakopita Phyllo Cups are a great and easy appetizer, made in minutes; you will soon find yourself making these, over and over again. For there is nothing as good as a quick bite or easy appetizer--all made in the Air Fryer.
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
- 1 package frozen phyllo shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine spinach and 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.
- Following the manufacturer’s instructions, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Spray air fryer basket with vegetable cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg white, oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add spinach and mix well to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Spoon the spinach mixture into each of the phyllo shells until all have been filled.
- Add the filled phyllo shells into the air fryer and air fry for about 10 to 12 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- 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