🧀🌿 Mediterranean Spinach & Feta Cheese Crisps
Crispy on the outside, tender inside—perfect as an appetizer, snack, or salad topper.
⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 12–15 minutes
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Total: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings
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Makes about 20–24 crisps
🛒 Ingredients
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1½ cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
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1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan (for crispiness)
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1 egg
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¼ cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp dried oregano
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Optional add-ins:
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Pinch of red pepper flakes
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Chopped olives
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Sesame seeds
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🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Spinach
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Wash spinach and pat completely dry.
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Chop finely.
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If spinach is very moist, squeeze gently with paper towels.
2. Mix the Batter
In a bowl, combine:
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Spinach
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Feta
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Shredded cheese
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Egg
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Flour
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Garlic powder
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Oregano
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Black pepper
Mix until everything is evenly combined.
3. Shape the Crisps
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spoon small mounds (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the sheet.
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Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
4. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy at the edges.
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Let cool for 5 minutes—they crisp up more as they cool.
5. Serve
Serve warm or at room temperature with:
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Tzatziki
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Greek yogurt dip
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Hummus
❓ Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Are these more crispy or soft?
A: Crispy on the edges, lightly soft in the center—like cheese-forward fritters.
Q: Can I make them extra crispy?
A: Yes:
Use Parmesan instead of mozzarella
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Flatten them thinner
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Bake 1–2 minutes longer
Q: Can I use frozen spinach?
A: Yes. Thaw fully and squeeze out all liquid before using.
Q: Are these gluten-free?
A: They can be! Use almond flour or gluten-free flour.
Q: Can I cook these in an air fryer?
A: Yes.
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Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes
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Flip halfway if needed
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A:
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Refrigerate up to 3 days
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Reheat in oven or air fryer to re-crisp
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Not ideal for freezing (texture softens)
Q: Can I add other vegetables?
A: Definitely. Try:
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Finely chopped zucchini (squeezed dry)
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Green onions
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Sun-dried tomatoes
Q: What meals do these pair well with?
A: Great with:
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Mediterranean bowls
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Grilled chicken or fish
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Soups and salads
Q: Can kids eat these?
A: Yep—just skip the red pepper flakes if keeping them mild.