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Air Fryer Spanakopita Rolls

August 21, 2023 by Lucy Parissi Leave a Comment

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Cook the tastiest spanakopita rolls in your air fryer! An irresistible combo of flaky golden phyllo pastry with a classic Greek spinach, herb and feta cheese filling. Excellent hot or cold and so easy to make.

You will also like my air fryer crispy feta rolls!

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stack of crisp golden air fryer spanakopita rolls on a small wire rack against blue background

We all love a good spanakopita, am I right? This classic Greek spinach and feta pie is hugely popular and with good reason. But if you are not feeling up to making a big pie, these spanakopita rolls are much quicker and just as delicious.

Plus you get a better ratio of crispy phyllo pastry to tangy spinach-feta filling in these air fried spanakopita rolls and the crunch is so satisfying!

You can serve these rolls as an appetizer, snack or even a full meal serving a couple of rolls with a nice Greek Horiatiki salad and tzatziki. 

Greek spanakopita rolls in an air fryer

SPANAKOPITA ROLLS GROCERY LIST

These rolls are super-quick to make since the filling doesn’t need to be cooked first and they cook in about 15 minutes in an air fryer! Let’s take a look at what we will need:

  • Phyllo (filo) pastry: we will be using two squares of phyllo per roll after first dividing the whole pack in half. The pastry should be thawed overnight in the refrigerator if frozen.
  • Spinach: fresh spinach works best for this recipe. If you are using frozen chopped spinach then thaw it first.
  • Herbs: fresh dill, parsley and mint plus a little dried oregano.
  • Feta cheese
  • Large egg
  • Melted butter or ghee (clarified butter) or you can use light olive oil.
  • Everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds to sprinkle on top (totally optional)
  • Sea salt
close up on spinach and feta filo rolls sprinkled with seeds

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER SPANAKOPITA ROLLS

Full measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before attempting this recipe!

MAKE THE SPINACH AND FETA FILLING

Chop the spinach and sprinkle with salt, tossing to combine. The salt will draw out the moisture in the spinach leaves so leave it to rest as you prep the herbs.

chopped spinach sprinkled with salt

Meanwhile, finely chop the spring onions, fresh dill, parsley and mint and add to a mixing bowl.

Place the spinach in a clean cloth and wring out the moisture (or use your hands). Add to the bowl with the herbs.

squeezing chopped spinach over a bowl to get rid of liquid

Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, egg and oregano until the filling is well mixed.

making spinach and feta filling in a bowl

ASSEMBLE THE ROLLS

Open up your phyllo pack and cut crosswise into two square (ish) halves. Trim the pastry so each stack of sheets is square. Keep the dough covered with a very slightly damp clean cloth while you work so it doesn’t dry out.

Lay one phyllo square on your worktop with the corner facing you. Brush with melted butter and lay a second directly sheet on top. Brush with butter again (or use an oil spray if preferred).

brushing phyllo pastry with melted butter

Add two tablespoons of filling about an inch from the edge. A small cookie scoop is very useful here! Fold the sides of the dough over the filling, brushing with melted butter as you go, then roll into a neat little parcel. 

Keep the prepped rolls covered while you continue to use up all the filling and pastry. You should have enough for 8-9 spanakopita rolls.

how to fold phyllo rolls step by step collage

Brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with the Bagel seasoning, if using.

AIR FRY THE SPINACH AND FETA ROLLS

Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350°F / 180°C. Place the rolls on a rack or directly in the air fryer basket, misting them with oil first. Cook a maximum of four rolls per batch to avoid crowding them.

Spanakopita rolls in the bakset of an air fryer, uncooked

Air fry for seven minutes, gently flip the rolls over and continue to cook for another 7 minutes or until the rolls are a beautifully golden and crisp. If the pastry is browning too much you can reduce the temperature by a few degrees.

Cool on a wire rack while you cook the second batch. Do not cover or stack the rolls as the steam will cause the pastry to loose its crispness.

Greek spanakopita rolls in an air fryer

SERVE AND ENJOY!

Share the rolls as a starter or appetizer soon as they have cooled down enough to handle. Serve two per person you want to make a meal of them with a side salad or a selection of dips.

stack of crisp golden air fryer spanakopita rolls on a small wire rack against blue background

RECIPE TIPS

  • Add a couple of spoonfuls of cream cheese to the filling if it looks a little dry. Alternatively you can add two medium eggs instead of one large one.
  • To cut down on calories, use a spray bottle with light olive oil instead of melted butter if preferred.
  • Don’t overfill, or roll them too tightly as they can split while cooking.
  • Using frozen spinach? Allow it to thaw thoroughly then squeeze out the moisture and prep using the same method.
  • Always worth having some extra phyllo to hand, in case any sheets tear.
Spinch and feta roll being cut in half

How long do you cook spanakopita in air fryer? 

These spinach and feta rolls cook in as little as 14 minutes in the air fryer. You might need to lower the temperature depending on your model or adjust it for the second batch (as the fryer will already be hot).

If you are cooking frozen spanakopita rolls there’s no need to defrost them first. Mist them and the fryer basket with oil and cook in the same way, adding a few more minutes to the cooking time.

STORING AND FREEZING

Allow the rolls to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, mist with a little oil and air fry for five minutes or so at 350°F / 180°C.

You can also freeze the rolls prior to cooking and air fry them from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.

Greek spanakopita rolls in a small tin

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stack of crisp golden air fryer spanakopita rolls on a small wire rack against blue background

Air Fryer Spanakopita Rolls

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
Cook the tastiest spanakopita rolls in your air fryer! An irresistible combo of flaky golden phyllo pastry with a classic Greek spinach, herb and feta cheese filling. Excellent hot or cold and so easy to make.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer / Party food, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Air Fryer Spanakopita Rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 – 9 rolls
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Equipment & Tools

Cosori Air Fryer
Spray Bottle
Pastry brush
Air Fryer Accessories

Ingredients

  • 1 pack phyllo (filo), thawed if frozen
  • 4 cups (120g) fresh baby spinach leaves or see notes
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup (30g) fresh parsley , finely chopped
  • ½ cup (25g) fresh dill , finely chopped
  • 4 spring onions , finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (handful) fresh mint leaves , finely chopped
  • 7 oz (200g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 tbsp melted butter or ghee / light olive oil , or as needed
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds , optional

Instructions

MAKE THE SPINACH AND FETA FILLING

  • Chop the spinach and sprinkle with salt, tossing to combine. The salt will draw out the moisture in the spinach leaves so leave it to rest as you prep the herbs.
    chopped spinach sprinkled with salt
  • Meanwhile, finely chop the spring onions, fresh dill, parsley and mint and add to a mixing bowl.
  • Place the spinach in a clean cloth and wring out the moisture (or use your hands). Add to the bowl with the herbs.
    squeezing chopped spinach over a bowl to get rid of liquid
  • Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, egg and oregano until the filling is well mixed.
    making spinach and feta filling in a bowl

ASSEMBLE THE ROLLS

  • Open up your phyllo pack and cut crosswise into two square (ish) halves. Trim the pastry so each stack of sheets is square. Keep the dough covered with a slightly damp clean cloth while you work so it doesn’t dry out.
  • Lay one phyllo square on your worktop with the corner facing you. Brush with melted butter and lay a second sheet on top. Brush with butter again as you go. NOTE: To cut down on calories, use a spray bottle with light olive oil instead of melted butter if preferred
    brushing phyllo pastry with melted butter
  • Add two tablespoons of filling about an inch from the edge. A small cookie scoop is very useful here! Fold the sides of the dough over the filling, brushing with melted butter as you go, then roll into a neat little parcel.
    how to fold phyllo rolls step by step collage
  • Keep the prepped rolls covered while you continue to use up all the filling and pastry. You should have enough for 8-9 spanakopita rolls.
  • Brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with the seasoning or sesame seeds, if using.

AIR FRY THE SPINACH AND FETA ROLLS

  • Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350°F / 180°C. Place the rolls on a rack or directly in the air fryer basket, misting them with oil first. Cook a maximum of four rolls per batch to avoid crowding them.
    Spanakopita rolls in the bakset of an air fryer, uncooked
  • Air fry for seven minutes, gently flip the rolls over and continue to cook for another 7 minutes or until the rolls are a beautifully golden and crisp. If the pastry is browning too much you can reduce the temperature by a few degrees.
  • Cool on a wire rack while you cook the second batch. Do not cover or stack the rolls as the steam will cause the pastry to loose its crispness.
    stack of crisp golden air fryer spanakopita rolls on a small wire rack against blue background

SERVE AND ENJOY!

  • Share the rolls as a starter or appetizer soon as they have cooled down enough to handle. Serve two per person you want to make a meal of them with a side salad or a selection of dips.

Video

Notes

  • Add a couple of spoonfuls of cream cheese to the filling if it looks a little dry. Alternatively you can add two medium eggs instead of one large one.
  • Use a spray bottle with light olive oil instead of melted butter if preferred.
    Don’t overfill, or roll them too tightly as they can split while cooking.
STORING AND FREEZING
Allow the rolls to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, mist with a little oil and air fry for five minutes or until crisp and golden at 350°F / 180°C.
You can also freeze the rolls prior to cooking and air fry them from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
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