If you, like me, love simple, quick, and somewhat “comforting” recipes, then the ricotta and spinach patties in an air fryer will soon become one of your favorite preparations.
They are those smart recipes that solve dinner in a few minutes, without sacrificing taste and keeping an eye on lightness. Since I started preparing them at home, not only are they much better than the packaged ones, but I know exactly what is inside: genuine ingredients, clean flavors, and a soft texture that always wins over.
In this article, I’ll tell you how I prepare my homemade patties, perfect for those looking for a healthy main dish, suitable for children, and ideal for frequent users of the air fryer.
It’s a recipe I often make when I crave something good but don’t have time to spend at the stove. Ready to fall in love with them too?
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring, All Seasons
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz spinach
- 8.8 oz ricotta
- 1 egg
- 1 oz parmesan
- 1.75 cups breadcrumbs
- salt, nutmeg
- as needed breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer air fryer
- 1 Cutting Board cutting board
- 1 Oil Sprayer oil sprayers
Steps
Cook the spinach, drain them well, and chop finely.
In a bowl, mix: spinach, ricotta, egg, parmesan, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
Add the breadcrumbs gradually until the dough is soft but moldable.
Take portions of the dough and form small oval cutlets. Coat them in flour, beaten eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs, pressing well to adhere the breading.
Place the patties in the air fryer tray or basket without overlapping them.
Lightly spray with oil.
Cook at 374°F for 10-12 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
✨Variations:
With Mozzarella: add a cube in the center for a melty heart.
Without Eggs: replace with 1 tablespoon of chickpea flour + 2 tablespoons of water.
Flavored Breading: add sweet paprika or dried herbs to the breadcrumbs.
