Crispy Potato and Spinach Sunbursts in the Air Fryer with Feta Center and Roasted Pepper Sauce

Name: Crispy Potato and Spinach Sunbursts in the Air Fryer with Feta Center and Roasted Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes; 3 cups fresh spinach; 4.2 oz feta cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp chives; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 whole lemon; 5.3 oz roasted red pepper; 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original Air Fryer recipe: small potato and spinach patties shaped like sunbursts, filled with a creamy feta center and served with a silky roasted pepper, garlic, and lemon sauce. Golden outside, tender inside, and perfect as an appetizer or light meal.

25 minPrep

18 minCook

43 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g Yukon Gold potatoes (peladas and cut diced)
90 g fresh spinach (chopped finely)
120 g feta cheese (desmoronado)
25 g grated Parmesan cheese (for the mezcla)
45 g panko breadcrumbs (more extra si hace falta ajustar textura)
1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
16 g cornstarch (for dar estructura)
2 cloves garlic (1 grated for the mezcla and 1 for the sauce)
10 g chives (chopped fino)
2 g smoked paprika (divided)
1 g dried oregano (for the sauce)
1 unit lemon (usar zest and 2 tbsp/30 ml of juice)
150 g roasted red pepper (escurrido si es of frasco)
80 g plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
5 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

250 kcal

Calories

10 g

Protein

27 g

Carbs

11 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

24 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

1
Place the potatoes in a pot with cold water and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes, until tender. Drain very well and mash until you have a thick puree; let it cool for 10 minutes so excess steam can escape.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach, 1 grated garlic clove, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the spinach wilts and extra moisture evaporates. Let cool.
3
In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, Parmesan, panko, egg, cornstarch, chives, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, lemon zest, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and the remaining salt to taste. Mix until you get a moldable dough. If it feels too soft, add 1-2 extra tbsp panko.
4
In a small bowl, combine the crumbled feta with 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of black pepper. Press lightly with a fork to make a creamy filling.
5
Divide the potato mixture into 8 portions. Take one portion, shape it into a ball, and flatten it. Place a heaping teaspoon of feta filling in the center, seal it, and gently flatten again into a 3-inch disc. With your fingers, lightly pinch the edges in 6-8 spots to create a sunburst shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
6
Preheat the Air Fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes. Brush or spray the sunbursts with half of the remaining olive oil.
7
Arrange the sunbursts in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook at 380°F (195°C) for 9 minutes. Carefully flip, brush with the remaining oil, and cook 7-9 minutes more at 380°F (195°C), until deeply golden and crisp outside.
8
While they cook, make the sauce: in a blender or food processor combine the roasted red pepper, Greek yogurt, the remaining garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, dried oregano, and 1 tsp olive oil. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper.
9
Serve the sunbursts hot with the roasted pepper sauce on the side or spread onto the plate. If desired, finish with a little extra chives on top.

Chef tips

Drying the potatoes well after boiling helps the sunbursts stay firm and crisp. If your Air Fryer is small, cook them in batches so they do not overlap.

Substitutions

You can swap the feta for firm goat cheese or well-drained ricotta. Parmesan can be replaced with pecorino. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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