🥬🧀 Mediterranean Spinach & Feta Crisps
📝 Description
These Mediterranean Spinach & Feta Crisps are light, flaky, and packed with savory flavor. Think golden, crunchy bites filled with a creamy spinach and feta mixture, enhanced with garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food—they’re elegant yet incredibly easy to make.
🧾 Ingredients (Makes ~12–15 crisps)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (finely chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 6 sheets phyllo pastry (cut into squares)
- 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or lemon zest
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Filling
- Heat olive oil in a pan
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds
- Add spinach and cook until wilted
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly
- Mix in feta, cream cheese, oregano, pepper, and parsley
2. Prepare Phyllo
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Lay one phyllo sheet, brush lightly with butter
- Place another sheet on top (for extra crispiness)
- Cut into equal squares
3. Fill & Fold
- Add 1 tablespoon filling to each square
- Fold into triangles or small parcels
- Brush tops with butter or olive oil
4. Bake
- Place on lined baking tray
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy
5. Serve
- Let cool slightly
- Serve warm with yogurt dip or garlic sauce
💡 Tips for Perfect Crisps
- Keep phyllo covered with a damp cloth (it dries quickly)
- Don’t overfill to avoid leakage
- Use good-quality feta for best flavor
- Add pine nuts or olives for a Mediterranean twist
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use frozen spinach?
A: Yes, just thaw and squeeze out all excess water.
Q: What can I use instead of phyllo?
A: Puff pastry works, but texture will be softer and less crispy.
Q: Can I air fry them?
A: Yes! Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes.
Q: Can I make ahead?
A: Assemble and refrigerate, then bake fresh when needed.