Crispy, golden pastry filled with a savory mix of spinach, herbs, and creamy feta — inspired by Greek spanakopita but faster and easier!
⭐ Ingredients (Makes 8–10 Crisps)
Filling
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ½ cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tbsp cream cheese or ricotta (optional for creamier filling)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
For the Crisps
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1 sheet puff pastry or 6–8 phyllo sheets
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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Sesame seeds or nigella seeds for topping (optional)
🍽 Instructions
Step 1 — Prepare the Filling
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Heat olive oil in a pan.
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Add chopped onion and sauté 2–3 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted (1–2 minutes).
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Turn off heat and cool slightly.
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Mix in feta, cream cheese (optional), herbs, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Step 2 — Assemble the Crisps
If using puff pastry:
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Roll out the sheet lightly and cut into squares.
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Add 1–2 tbsp of spinach-feta filling in the center.
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Fold into triangles or rectangles.
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Seal edges with a fork.
If using phyllo sheets:
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Brush each sheet lightly with oil or melted butter.
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Stack 2–3 sheets for each crisp.
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Add filling and fold into triangles.
Step 3 — Bake
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place crisps on a lined baking sheet.
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Brush tops with egg wash.
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Sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds if desired.
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Bake 15–20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
🌿 Serving Ideas
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Serve hot with tzatziki
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Dip in hummus or garlic yogurt sauce
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Add to a mezze platter
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Enjoy with a side salad for a light lunch
❓ Q/A
Q: Can I make these in the air fryer?
A: Yes! Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, until golden.
Q: Can I make them ahead?
A: Assemble and freeze unbaked. Bake straight from frozen — just add 3–5 extra minutes.
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Yes! Add cooked chicken, turkey, or chickpeas to make them heartier.
Q: What herbs go best?
A: Dill is classic, but parsley, mint, or oregano are great too.
Q: Can I make them without onion?
A: Absolutely — just skip it or add more herbs for flavor.

