Air Fryer Frozen Spinach
Cooking frozen spinach in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable without the soggy texture that often comes from microwaving. In this recipe, I'll show you how to transform a block of frozen spinach into a perfectly cooked, delicious side dish using your air fryer. Whether you're new to air frying or a seasoned pro, this method will become a go-to in your kitchen.
Servings: 4
Calories: 21kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 oz frozen spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the frozen spinach block from its packaging and put spinach in air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 380°F and the timer to 15 minutes.
- Halfway through cooking, at around the 7-8 minute mark, remove the air fryer basket. The spinach should be soft on the outside but still frozen on the inside.
- Using a spatula, break up the spinach block to allow even cooking.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and let it finish cooking for the remaining time.
- Once the air fryer timer goes off, check the spinach to ensure it is fully cooked and no frozen parts remain. If it's not cooked through, add 5 more minutes to cooking time.
- Remove the spinach from the air fryer and season it with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Optional: Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model and the form of frozen spinach (block vs. loose). Adjust the time as needed. Loose frozen spinach might cook faster, start with 10 minutes instead of 15.
- Air frying keeps the spinach from becoming soggy, making it a better alternative to microwaving.
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 8311IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg