The ricotta and spinach frittata in air fryer is a simple and tasty dish, ideal for a light dinner, as an appetizer or to take to the office for a quick lunch break, perhaps between two slices of bread. The use of the air fryer allows you to get a soft and golden frittata, without the addition of excess oil and in my opinion, even better than the classic pan cooking. This ricotta and spinach frittata is a versatile and nutritious dish, in addition to grated Grana Padano, I added cubes of Asiago to the mixture, which can be replaced with cheeses you prefer or without adding anything. The ricotta and spinach frittata cooked in air fryer is perfect for any occasion, cut into small pieces, it is a perfect finger food for a buffet. Another frittata to make in air fryer is the Fresh Spring Onion Frittata in air fryer, delicious in its simplicity.
Now I’ll explain how to prepare it.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air frying, Steaming, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 7 oz spinach (fresh)
- 5 oz sheep ricotta
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 oz grated Grana Padano (plus some to put on the surface)
- 2 oz Asiago (diced)
- to taste nutmeg (to grate or ground)
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste breadcrumbs (for the pan and the surface of the frittata)
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
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Tools
- 1 Sieve
- 1 Pan
- 1 Non-stick baking pan
- 1 Air fryer
- 2 Bowls
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Steps
Wash the spinach thoroughly and cook them in the multicooker, in a pan, with 1 clove of garlic, a small coffee cup of water and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for 5 minutes with steam function. In a pan with a lid, one clove of garlic, extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes.
Place them in a sieve and press them to remove the liquid. Transfer them to a bowl and roughly chop them with scissors or a knife. Let them cool for a few minutes
Add the well-drained ricotta, salt, pepper, nutmeg and the grated Grana Padano and mix well. In another bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt
Add the eggs to the ricotta and spinach, blend and add the Asiago previously diced
Grease the non-stick pan with oil and sprinkle with breadcrumbs
Pour the frittata mixture leveling well and sprinkle the surface with a bit of grated Grana Padano, breadcrumbs, and give a few sprays of oil
Place the pan on the air fryer grill and cook at 340°F for 15 minutes. If necessary, increase to 390°F for a few minutes
Remove the frittata from the oven and…enjoy your meal!
Cooking Tips for Ricotta and Spinach Frittata in Air Fryer
For even cooking of the frittata, use non-stick pans, as they are good heat conductors and promote cooking even at the base of the frittata, unlike silicone molds. I also advise against disposable aluminum molds, they retain a lot of moisture making it difficult to cook. The same goes for parchment paper which blocks cooking at the base of the pan.
Use a pan that fits the size of your air fryer basket or tray
