Description
These Spanakopita Spring Rolls combine the classic flavors of Greek spanakopita with a crispy, golden wrapper. Filled with a delicious blend of spinach, feta, mozzarella, and herbs, they’re air-fried for a healthier twist! Perfect as appetizers and snacks, quick high-protein meals, or simple high-protein meals, these rolls are a must-try. Whether you need healthy recipes or quick and easy dinner recipes, this dish has you covered!
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 5 handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup dill, chopped
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 3/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 12 spring roll wrappers
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add spinach (in batches if needed) and sauté until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and drain excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix the spinach, dill, feta, and mozzarella until well combined.
- Set up a workstation with:
- Beaten egg in one bowl
- Parmesan and breadcrumbs mixed in another shallow bowl
- A plate with water to soften spring roll wrappers
- Submerge a spring roll wrapper in water for 10-15 seconds, then pat dry.
- Place 3 tbsp of the spinach-feta mixture on one side of the wrapper and roll tightly, tucking in the sides.
- Dip each roll in the beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then coat in the parmesan-breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray rolls lightly with olive oil.
- Air fry in batches for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove and sprinkle with chili pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with tzatziki or a yogurt dip for extra flavor.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and wrappers.
- These can be baked at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg