Add garlic and red chilli flakes. Saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
2 cloves Garlic, ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes
Add in chopped shallots and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden.
1 Shallot
Stir in chilli pesto and season with salt and black pepper.
1 tbsp Chilli Pesto, ½ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black Pepper
Add the spinach leaves and stir-fry until the leaves have wilted. Remove from heat and set aside to allow to cool down.
130 g Baby Spinach
Once the spinach has slightly cooled down, squeeze out any excess liquid and mix it with ricotta cheese. Season with more salt & pepper if needed.
125 g Ricotta Cheese
Lay 1 spring roll sheet on a clean surface. Scoop about 1½ tbsp of the spinach ricotta filling, to the centre-left/right of the spring roll sheet and roughly shape the filling into a log.
5 sheets Spring Roll Wrappers
Fold the upper and lower sides in. Brush the folded edges with a little bit of water and start rolling the spring roll.
Seal the spring roll with a little brush of water. Repeat with remaining spring roll fillings & sheets.
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Brush the air fryer basket with a layer of oil.
Place spring rolls into the air fryer basket, brush each roll with oil and cook for 7 minutes.
Flip the spring rolls, brush more oil if needed, and cook for another 6-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
It is important to squeeze out any liquids from the spinach before you start assembling the spring rolls. This is to make sure your spring rolls come out crispy and to prevent the spring rolls from bursting during the cooking process.
The spring roll folding method is entirely up to you. Feel free to just use whatever method you are used to.
Always pre-heat the air fryer and also brush both the air fryer basket and the food with oil. This is to help you get the ultra crispiness and luscious golden colours.
These spring rolls are best served warm. Serve with any dipping sauces you prefer – we usually use ketchup, garlic chilli sauce, and/or sweet chilli sauce.
You can prep these spring rolls beforehand and store them in the freezer. Simply cook directly from frozen whenever you fancy!
Keyword Air Fryer Recipe, Party Snacks, Vegetarian