Air fryer Three-Cheese Spinach Lasagna Bites

Craving for Lasagna but don’t want to deal with the mess that comes with it? These Air fryer Three-Cheese Spinach Lasagna Bites might just be the answer. They pack all the meaty and cheesy goodness of classic lasagna into easy, snack-sized bites. With sautéed spinach, they add a fresh, herby twist to the savory filling. Air fried to perfection, they’re quick to make and gone before you even know it.

What are Lasagna Bites?

As a huge fan of meat and cheese, lasagna has always been one of those comfort dishes that keep calling me back. But between hours of prep, oven time, and cleanup after sitting down with a saucy, heavy plate, it’s not exactly what I have in mind on lazy days.

That’s what makes Lasagna Bites superior. They have everything I love about classic lasagna — flavor and texture — but inside bite-sized snacks. Unlike lasagna, lasagna bites have a much crispier exterior with warm, cheesy, and saucy insides. You can serve them on smaller plates or in bowls. Since they’re less messy than lasagna, they’re easy to pick up with your fingers for casual dinners or movie nights. No need for a knife, no need for a fork to scoop out messy, gooey layers.

And probably one of the best parts about choosing lasagna bites over regular lasagna is that I get to pair them with my favorite dip!

What makes Air fryer Lasagna Bites special?

Why? Air fryer and Lasagna Bites.

These two alone make preparation easier, and eating them is less messy. With an air fryer, cooking lasagna bites is much faster and results in a crispy finish. It’s also perfect for busy people looking for a quick craving fix or for those who live alone and don’t have anyone to share a whole oven-baked lasagna casserole with.

Since air fryer meals need less oil, you can consider them a much healthier option as well.

Air Fryer Three-Cheese Spinach Lasagna Bites ingredients

To make these Three-Cheese Spinach Lasagna Bites, you only need three main things: lasagna sheets, cheese filling, and sauce.

Sauce and Meat

For the meat sauce, it’s a mix of ground beef simmered in tomato sauce and paste, along with seasonings, spices, and herbs.

• Ground beef: I personally go for 85-percent lean ground beef for the perfect balance. Higher lean percentages often end up with meat that’s a bit too dry when cooked. While fattier beef with below 80% releases way too much grease, making the sauce too oily and heavy.
• Herbs and seasonings: A mix of garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, with some salt and black pepper to taste, boosts the flavor and aroma.
• Tomato sauce and tomato paste: For a thick sauce with a rich, intense tomato flavor that blends perfectly with the cheese filling. You can also use whole peeled tomatoes processed in a food processor.

If you don’t want to go through the process of making your own meat sauce, you can simply use your favorite tomato sauce or marinara.

Lasagna bites

Now for the main part; the lasagna bites.

• Spinach: Add a healthy boost with spinach, either fresh or thawed frozen, works great. Just chop it up and sauté with olive oil, garlic, and onion for extra flavor.
• Three-cheese: This Air Fryer Three-Cheese Spinach Lasagna Bites recipe uses cottage cheese, parmesan, and of course, mozzarella for that perfect cheesy pull.
• Lasagna noodles: Make sure to boil the sheets just enough to soften them. They need to be pliable; otherwise, rolling will be tough.

Variations

When making lasagna, you’re in control! Swap out ingredients, go vegan, or make it your own, it’s totally up to you! Here are some variations you might want to try.

• Add spice: Like with any other snack, lasagna bites can be made spicy depending on your preference. Just add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce. The more you add, the spicier it gets.
• More veggies: If you want to cut down on meat or skip it entirely, try adding more veggies to the sauce. Bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and other favorites work great.
• Add more herbs: You could also include more Italian herbs that suit to your liking such as Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme or Fennel Seeds.
• Different cheese options: If you’re out of Cottage Cheese, Mozarella or Parmesan, toss in some Ricotta, Provolone, Fontina and Cream Cheese.
• Meat: If you’re not a fan of ground beef, you can select among wide variety of meat such as turkey and pork.

Best Dip options for Airfryer Three-Cheese Spinach Lasagna Bites

If you need some ideas for your dipping sauce, you may give these a shot for a more enjoyable snack.

• Marinara Sauce
• Garlic butter sauce
• Alfredo Sauce
• Spicy Ranch Sauce

How to Store Air fryer Lasagna Bites

These Lasagna bites are not only easy to make, but you can even store it for later if you don’t feel like eating them all in one sitting.

Make sure that the Lasagna Bites are cool enough before placing them in an airtight container and inside the refrigerator. Lasagna Bites can be stored for up to four to five days before they lose quality.

How to Reheat Airfryer Lasagna Bites

You can reheat leftover Airfryer Three-Cheese Spinach Lasagna bites simply by using a microwave, an oven or an air fryer too.

Microwave certainly is the easiest and quickest among the three. Place it on a microwave-safe plate and heat it for about one to two minutes. Then put it out of the microwave, and let it cool for a minute before eating them.

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