Air Fryer Spinach Artichoke (Print Version)

Crispy grilled sandwich with creamy spinach and artichoke filling, cooked perfectly in an air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spinach & Artichoke Dip

01 - 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
02 - 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Grilled Cheese

11 - 8 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth and uniform.
02 - Fold in thawed spinach and chopped artichoke hearts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Arrange bread slices and spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
04 - Turn bread slices over and evenly spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the spinach-artichoke dip onto four unbuttered sides. Top with shredded cheese, then cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward to form sandwiches.
05 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
06 - Place sandwiches in air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Air fry for 4 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Allow sandwiches to cool slightly before slicing to maintain structural integrity and optimal serving temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy melty comfort food
  • Made quickly in the air fryer
02 -
  • Substitute whole wheat or gluten-free bread as desired
  • For added flavor use a blend of cheeses such as Gruyère or fontina
03 -
  • Press sandwiches gently before air frying for even cooking
  • Use fresh spinach if available for better texture
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