The pizza-style phyllo pastries are extremely crispy on the outside and super cheesy on the inside. They are prepared in just a few minutes and are very easy to make. The phyllo pastry is very thin, so multiple layers are used together, resulting in a pastry with many crispy layers, a true delight. We can choose to cook them in a classic oven or, to reduce temperature and cooking times, in an air fryer. Below you will find both cooking instructions.
The pizza-style phyllo pastries are made with few ingredients and are perfect for any time of the day, or as a last-minute lunch or dinner. You can also choose a different filling, whatever you put in, they will still be delicious. Phyllo pastry can be found in almost all supermarkets in the refrigerated section, near puff pastry.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 5
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1 roll phyllo pastry
- 5.3 oz tomato sauce
- 8.8 oz melty cheese (or other of choice)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste water
- to taste salt
Tools
- Air Fryer
Steps
First, let’s prepare a simple sauce: in a bowl, pour the tomato sauce, a drizzle of EVO oil, and a pinch of salt, then mix. Meanwhile, also cut the cheese into thin slices.
In another bowl, create an emulsion of water and a drizzle of EVO oil, no precise measurements are needed.
Take a roll of phyllo pastry (there are about 8 sheets stacked). Open it and divide it into three parts, obtaining many long strips. Place 4 strips of phyllo one on top of the other, brushing between layers with the water and oil emulsion: this way they will stick well, creating a thicker single strip.
Spread one or two tablespoons of tomato sauce on the phyllo at the top, leaving about 2.5 inches above and 0.5-1 inch on the sides. Then add the thin slices of cheese. Brush the emulsion along the sides and fold them well inward (right and left); brush more emulsion on the folded edges. Finally, close from the top, folding the pastry several times to form a package. For the last step, brush again with the emulsion to seal and stick the pastry well.
Transfer the packages to the basket of the air fryer, or the perforated tray if using an oven-type air fryer. Brush the surface with more water and oil emulsion and cook at 392°F for 10 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking. Alternatively, you can cook them in a preheated oven at 410°F for 20 minutes.
Once ready, serve them hot. Enjoy your meal!
Tips for You
✔ For this recipe, it is necessary to cook the packages directly in the air fryer basket without parchment paper: this way, they will cook thanks to the air that circulates 360 degrees from below to above, allowing an ideal air frying.
✔ I recommend using a BBQ mesh directly in the non-stick basket of your air fryer: the mesh protects the non-stick surface of the basket (keeping it like new) and allows food to cook evenly, letting air pass through 360 degrees. You can find it on Amazon by clicking here.
✔ Alternatively, you can use perforated parchment paper, which allows air to pass from below to above. You can find it on Amazon by clicking here: link.
✔ For this recipe, I used the SEVERIN 11-liter air fryer, you can see it by clicking here: air fryer.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Where can I find/buy phyllo pastry?
Phyllo pastry is sold in almost all supermarkets. It is found precisely in the refrigerated section, near puff pastry, brisee, and pizza dough. It’s sold as a roll, and there are about 18 sheets stacked inside.
