Easy Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls – Air Fryer or Oven

Name: Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) frozen spinach; 7 oz feta cheese (crumbled); 5 oz (150g) garlic and herb cream cheese ((Boursin)); 3 tbsp grated Parmesan; 1 packet dried leek soup mix ((such as Bachelor's or Knorr) optional); ⅓ tsp salt (or up to ½ tsp salt); 2 large eggs; 4 tbsp shredded Mozzarella (optional); 1 pack ready-rolled puff pastry ( (about 14oz /400g)); 1 small egg; 1 tbsp milk (or water); 2 tbsp sesame seeds

By Lucy Parissi

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, Published Dec 03, 2025

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These easy Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls are everything you want in an appetizer – crispy, flaky, cheesy and ready in under 30 minutes. Make them in the oven or the air fryer and watch them disappear the second they hit the table.

Eight golden Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls filled with melted cheese and green pesto, topped with black sesame seeds, arranged on parchment paper. The flaky layers reveal some cheese deliciously oozing out.

If you love spinach and feta pie but don’t always have the time (or patience) to make one from scratch, then these spinach feta puff pastry rolls are an easy shortcut. Ready-rolled puff pastry is spread with a simple spinach, feta and herb filling, rolled up like a jelly roll, sliced and baked until golden and oozing cheesy goodness!

You can bake them in the oven for a classic golden finish or use the air fryer when you want a small batch snack, party bites or a super fast appetizer. They’re just as good warm from the tray as they are at room temperature, which makes them perfect for entertaining, game day or a cosy evening with “snacks for dinner”.

These spinach feta puff pastry rolls are very much inspired by Greek spanakopita – the traditional spinach and feta pie made with layers of flaky phyllo pastry. Instead of working with delicate phyllo, this recipe uses ready-rolled puff pastry as a shortcut.

You get the same salty, tangy spinach and feta filling, but wrapped in buttery puff pastry that’s easier to handle, especially if you’re batch-baking for a party. Think of them as spanakopita’s snack-friendly cousin – Greek flavors, but “I grabbed a box of pastry from the fridge” energy.

A platter of golden, flaky Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls filled with green pesto and cheese, topped with black sesame seeds, displayed on parchment paper over a light blue surface.

Why you’ll love it

Here’s What You’ll Need
How to thaw frozen spinach
How to make Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls
Serving suggestions
Leftovers and storage
Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls Recipe

Why you’ll love it

So easy: store-bought puff pastry + frozen spinach = very little prep.
Cook in air fryer or the oven – full instructions for both methods so you can bake a big tray or a quick small batch.
Crowd-pleasing flavor – that classic spinach-and-feta combo with garlic and herbs never lets you down.
Make ahead friendly – rolls can be prepared and chilled (or frozen) unbaked, then baked straight from the fridge or freezer.
Versatile – serve as an appetizer, lunchbox snack, brunch bite or light meatless main with a salad.

Here’s What You’ll Need

Puff pastry: Ready-rolled puff pastry keeps this recipe fast and fuss-free while still giving you that gorgeous flaky, bakery-style finish.
Spinach: Frozen chopped spinach works perfectly here – just thaw and squeeze out as much water as possible so the filling stays thick and not soggy. Fresh spinach is fine if you wilt and cool it first.
Feta cheese: Salty, tangy feta is the backbone of the filling. Choose a block of feta in brine if you can – it crumbles better and tastes creamier than pre-crumbled.
Garlic and herb cream cheese or ricotta: A little cream cheese or ricotta helps bind the filling, making it spreadable and preventing the rolls from breaking apart when slicing.
Grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella – this puff pastry appetizer is a cheese love’s delight!
Eggs Used in the filling and for the egg wash to make the pastry glossy and golden.
Leek soup powder (such as Knorr or Bacherlor’s) for extra flavor!
Seasoning: Go easy on salt because feta is already quite salty.

Lucy’s Pro Tip

How to thaw frozen spinach

You can thaw frozen spinach in a few different ways. Whichever method you use, make sure to squeeze all the moisture out before using in the filling.

Place in a strainer set over a bowl and cover with tepid water. Drain and repeat a couple of times until the spinach is defrosted.
Tip the frozen spinach into a microwave-safe bowl and use the defrost setting or a low setting. Blast for 30–45 second bursts until just thawed.

How to make Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls

Prepare the filling

Thaw frozen spinach completely and squeeze out as much water as possible in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. The drier the spinach, the crispier your pastry will be.

squeezing chopped spinach over a bowl to get rid of liquid

In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, crumbled feta, garlic and herb cream cheese, greated parmesan, beaten eggs and powdered soup mix. Season with a little salt, sparingly. Mix until everything is evenly combined and the filling is spreadable.

Two side-by-side bowls: left shows garlic and herb cream cheese, parmesan, and chopped spinach before mixing; right shows the creamy mixture—ideal for Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls. Both bowls have green spatulas.

Make the spinach puff pastry rolls

Unroll the puff pastry onto a sheet of parchment paper, with the long side facing you. Spread the filling over the pastry in an even layer, leaving a small empty border along the long edge furthest from you.
Add shredded mozzarella along the middle of the pastry (for that satisfying cheese-pull!).
Brush the edge with egg wash and then roll the pastry, jelly roll style but not too tightly. Press the seam edge with a fork to seal. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to firm up – this makes slicing much easier.

Slice into rolls

Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 12 even pieces (about 1–1½ inches thick, depending on how big you want them).
Arrange the slices seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

A four-panel image shows hands spreading spinach filling on dough, adding cheese, rolling it up, slicing it, and sprinkling seeds on top of the pieces before baking.

Bake the rolls

In the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer the baking paper with the rolls on a large baking sheet and bake until the pastry is puffed and deep golden and the filling is piping hot in the center – about 20 minutes.
In an air fryer: Preheat to 360°F (190°C). Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper or a perforated liner and space the rolls on it (you will need to bake in batches). Air fry until golden and crisp – about 16-18 minutes. The pastries cook faster in the air fryer that in the oven and you may need to adjust the baking time to suit your model.

Two golden, flaky pastry rolls filled with spinach and feta cheese topped with black sesame seeds, are stacked on a piece of printed parchment paper.

Serving suggestions

Let the rolls cool for a couple of minutes before serving – these little spinach puffs are super flexible, so you can serve them as:

Appetizer / party bites: Arrange on a platter with a selection of dips – garlic yogurt, tzatziki, spicy feta dip, or a roasted cherry tomato sauce.
Brunch or light lunch: Serve 2–3 rolls with a green salad, Greek salad or tomato cucumber salad.
Mezze board: Add them to a board with hummus, whipped cottage cheese, olives, pita bread, roasted peppers and crudités for a Greek-style spread.
Soup or salad partner: Pair with tomato soup, lentil soup, or Greek potato salad as a cozy, meatless combo.

Leftovers and storage

Fridge: Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and crisp again – about a few minutes at 350°F (180°C). Avoid the microwave – it will soften the pastry.
Freezing (unbaked): Slice the filled pastry log into rolls and freeze them in a single layer on a tray. Once solid, transfer to a freezer bag or container. Bake or air fry from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
Freezing (baked): Freeze cooled baked rolls in a single layer; once solid, transfer to a container. Reheat from frozen in the oven or air fryer until piping hot and crisp.

Golden Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls filled with a green and red vegetable mixture, topped with black sesame seeds, rest on printed parchment paper. Three rolls are in the background, one in focus at the front.

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Easy Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Rolls – Air Fryer or Oven

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Why you’ll love it

Here’s What You’ll Need

How to thaw frozen spinach