Air Fryer Spinach

Name: Air Fryer Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces raw spinach leaves; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

An easy, fool-proof air fryer spinach recipe that turns your leafy powerhouse of a veggie into a tender healthy side in less than 10 minutes total.

Why this recipe works

Air fryer spinach is one of the quickest, easiest ways to get your leafy greens on the table in just a few minutes. It only takes 4 ingredients plus 4 minutes to cook inside the air fryer basket with the rest of the time going towards preheating or prep work, and that’s being generous. All it needs is a simple toss in olive oil and seasonings and you have a low-carb, nutrient-dense side dish in no time.

Making spinach in the air fryer is a great option for when you don’t feel like standing over the stovetop to make sauteed spinach – although both methods are quick and reliable, it really comes down to personal preference. Sometimes life is just easier when you can toss it into an air fryer basket and call it a day.

Air Fryer Spinach on a plate with a fork to the side

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SPINACH – You can use either mature spinach or baby spinach. We opted for mature spinach here.

SEASONINGS – Dress it up with your favorite blend of spices and seasonings. For a little heat, try tossing it with Cajun seasoning or try all purpose seasoning for a well-rounded flavor profile. It’s up to you!

How to Make Air Fryer Spinach

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Toss spinach with olive oil in a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again.
Preheat air fryer to 350 F for 3 minutes.
Add seasoned spinach to the air fryer basket.
Cook at 350 F for 4 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Can I use frozen spinach?

I would not recommend using frozen spinach for this recipe as it contains a lot of extra water which can cause it to be soggy.

How do you store leftover air fryer spinach?

Store cooled leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Rewarm in the air fryer using the reheat function.

Forkful of Air Fryer Spinach being lifted out of a bowl of Air Fryer Spinach

Serving Suggestions

Serve air fryer spinach with pretty much any main course from vegetarian-friendly meals to chicken, pork, fish, or beef. Leftovers are awesome tossed into eggs or omelets the following morning! Garnish your spinach with grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, sliced almonds, or crumbled bacon. Enjoy!

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