Air Fryer Spanakopita Recipe
Indulge in the savory delights of Greek cuisine with our irresistible Air Fryer Spanakopita recipe. Bursting with flavor and encased in crispy, golden phyllo pastry, these delectable spinach and cheese parcels are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a delicious snack, these handheld delights are sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 300g (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 300g (10 oz) crumbled vegan feta cheese
- 120g (4 oz) dairy-free vegan goat cheese
- 1/2 cup melted dairy-free vegan butter
- 1 package of vegan phyllo dough
- 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tbsp water)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Begin by preheating your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that it’s ready to perfectly crisp up your Spanakopita parcels.
- Prepare the Spinach Mixture: If using frozen spinach, ensure it is thoroughly thawed and drained. If using fresh spinach, wilt it and then squeeze out any excess moisture. In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed spinach, crumbled vegan feta cheese, vegan goat cheese, flax eggs, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Layer the Phyllo Dough: Lay out a sheet of vegan phyllo dough and brush it lightly with melted vegan butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat the process until you have 4-5 layers of phyllo dough.
- Add the Spinach Mixture: Spread a portion of the spinach and cheese mixture over the layered phyllo dough. Continue layering phyllo dough and spinach mixture, ensuring each sheet of phyllo is brushed with melted vegan butter.
- Finish and Cut: Finish with a final layer of phyllo dough, brushing it with melted vegan butter. Cut the Spanakopita into squares or triangles, ensuring to cut through all the layers.
- Air Fry: Carefully place the Spanakopita in the preheated air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook it in batches. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Once air-fried to perfection, remove the Spanakopita from the air fryer and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or cold, cut into pieces, and savor the delightful flavors of this classic Greek dish.
Conclusion:
With its crispy exterior and flavorful filling, our Air Fryer Spanakopita recipe offers a tantalizing twist on a traditional favorite. Perfect for serving as an appetizer, snack, or light meal, these spinach and cheese parcels are sure to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire. Whether enjoyed fresh from the air fryer or packed for a picnic, these delightful treats are bound to impress even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients:
300g (10 oz) frozen and thawed spinach
300g (10 oz) crumbled vegan feta cheese
120g (4 oz) dairy-free vegan goat cheese
1/2 cup melted dairy-free vegan butter
1 package of vegan phyllo dough
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tbsp water)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
If using frozen spinach, make sure it’s thoroughly thawed and drained. If using fresh spinach, cook it until wilted and then squeeze out any excess moisture.
In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed spinach, vegan feta cheese, vegan goat cheese, flax eggs, and ground black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
Lay out a sheet of vegan phyllo dough and brush it lightly with melted vegan butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat the process until you have 4-5 layers of phyllo dough.
Spread a portion of the spinach and cheese mixture over the layered phyllo dough.
Continue layering phyllo dough and spinach mixture, making sure to brush each sheet of phyllo with melted vegan butter.
Finish with a final layer of phyllo dough, again brushing it with melted vegan butter. Cut the Spanakopita into squares or triangles, making sure to cut through all the layers.
Place the Spanakopita in the preheated air fryer. You may need to cook it in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the air-fried Spanakopita and let it cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy your air fryer Spanakopita warm or cold, cut into pieces.