# Savoury Ricotta and Spinach Pie in the Air Fryer

Recipe by [Kofi Asante](https://fridge.menu/en/u/kofiasante)

A savoury pie with a crisp pastry case, filled with ricotta and spinach, baked in the air fryer.

Servings: 4 · Cook 40 min · Baking

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, nuts, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Ready-rolled puff pastry](https://fridge.menu/en/i/unleavened-puff-pastry)
- 500 g [Spinach](https://fridge.menu/en/i/spinach) — fresh or frozen
- 250 g [Ricotta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ricotta)
- 1 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 80 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — or Grana Padano
- [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — a little
- [Shallot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/shallot) — finely chopped
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg) — to taste
- 1 pcs [Egg yolk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/egg-yolk) — for brushing, optional

## Steps

1. Heat a little cold-pressed olive oil and fry the finely chopped shallot until golden.
2. Add the spinach (fresh or frozen) and cook until it releases its liquid. (12 min)
3. Squeeze out the excess liquid from the spinach, then blend or finely chop it with a knife.
4. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the egg, add salt, black pepper and nutmeg.
5. Add the Parmesan and mix well.
6. Fold the prepared spinach into the ricotta mixture.
7. Lay the pastry, together with the baking paper, into a 20 cm tin.
8. Prick the base with a fork and spoon in the ricotta and spinach filling.
9. Fold over the edges of the pastry to form a rim, and brush with beaten egg yolk if liked.
10. Bake the pie in the air fryer at 180°C. (30 min)

Published 2026-10-08 · Updated 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/solonyi-pyrih-z-rikotoiu-i-shpynatom-v-aerohryli-6zqc484a

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