Tiropita are little Greek cheese pies — salty feta and herbs wrapped in crisp filo. The air fryer crisps the pastry golden with just a brush of oil or butter. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make tiropita in an air fryer?
A: Fold a feta filling into filo triangles, brush with oil, and air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 10–12 minutes, until crisp and golden.
Q: What's the filling?
A: Feta with egg and herbs, sometimes a little ricotta.
The method
Mash feta with egg and herbs (dill or mint work beautifully), sometimes loosened with a little ricotta. Brush strips of filo with oil or melted butter, add a spoon of filling, and fold into triangles like a flag. Brush the tops and air fry until crisp and deep golden.
The recipe
Air Fryer Tiropita
Ingredients
- Filo pastry
- 200g feta, 1 egg
- Dill or mint
- Oil or melted butter
Method
- Mash feta with egg and herbs.
- Brush filo strips with oil; add filling.
- Fold into triangles; brush the tops.
- Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes.
Tips
- Keep filo covered so it doesn't dry out.
- Brush with oil for crisp, golden layers.
- Don't overfill the triangles.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make tiropita in an air fryer?
Fold a feta-and-egg filling into oiled filo triangles and air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes until crisp and golden.
What's the difference between tiropita and spanakopita?
Tiropita is filled with cheese (mainly feta), while spanakopita is filled with spinach and feta. Both use crisp filo pastry.
How do you stop filo drying out?
Keep the sheets you're not using covered with a damp cloth, and work quickly — filo dries and cracks fast in the air.