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
  • 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

  1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine spinach and water. Cook until spinach is wilted, often stirring – about five minutes.
  2. Drain and cool for at least ten minutes, pressing spinach into a paper towel to blot moisture.
  3. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting.
  4. Spray air fryer basket with vegetable cooking spray.
  5. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg white, oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  6. Add spinach and mix well to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  7. Spoon the spinach mixture into each of the phyllo shells until all have been filled.
  8. Add the filled phyllo shells into the air fryer and air fry for about 10 to 12 minutes until they are golden brown.
  9. 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
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