Goat Cheese Spinach Frittata
Equipment
- Cake Barrel, 7-inch
- Cooling rack
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup fresh baby spinach leaves roughly chopped
- 1 large spring onion finely diced
- 110 g goat cheese crumbled
- 1 large Roma tomato cored and thinly sliced
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly coat a 7-inch cake barrel with olive oil cooking spray.
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
- Add the salt and black pepper.
- Whisk until evenly combined.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, diced spring onion and crumbled goat cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake barrel.
- Arrange the tomato slices over the top.
- Place the cake barrel in the air-fryer basket.
- Air-fry at 160°C (320°F) for 14 to 16 minutes.
- Check that the center has set and reached at least 71°C (160°F).
- Remove the cake barrel from the air fryer.
- Place it on a cooling rack and let the frittata rest for 5 minutes.
- Carefully loosen the edges and remove the frittata from the barrel.
- Cut into 4 equal portions.
- Serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve this frittata as a light breakfast, relaxed brunch or simple main course. Add avocado, grilled mushrooms or a green salad when you want a more substantial meal.Recipe Notes
The source listed spring onion as an ingredient but referred to shallot in the instructions. This corrected version uses the spring onion specified in the ingredient list. Five eggs make four light portions. For larger appetites, serve the frittata with toast, roasted potatoes or a salad. Use a 7-inch cake barrel that fits inside the air-fryer basket with room for air circulation.Dietary Information
This recipe suits gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, low-sugar, nut-free, pescatarian and soy-free diets when suitable certified ingredients are used. It can fit a vegetarian diet when the goat cheese uses vegetarian rennet. The recipe contains egg and dairy, so it is not suitable for vegan, egg-free, dairy-free or lactose-free diets.Nutrition Information
The nutrition estimate includes one-quarter of the complete frittata. Goat cheese provides much of the protein and fat, while the vegetables add very few calories. Sodium varies by goat cheese brand and the amount of salt added.Variations
Replace goat cheese with feta, ricotta or shredded mozzarella. Add chopped herbs such as basil, parsley or dill. Sauté mushrooms or courgette first if using them, because raw vegetables can release water while the frittata cooks.Storage
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate them in a covered container for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the air fryer at 160°C (320°F) for 3 to 4 minutes, or enjoy them cold for lunch.Wine Advice
For a leisurely brunch, pair this frittata with chilled Prosecco. Its fresh bubbles and acidity cut through the creamy goat cheese while complementing the tomato and spinach. Serve at approximately 7–9°C.Nutrition values
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Goat Cheese Frittata in the Air Fryer
This goat cheese frittata combines eggs, fresh spinach, spring onion and tomato in a light meal that works well for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The air fryer cooks the eggs gently in a compact cake barrel, while the goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy contrast to the mild vegetables.
The recipe uses five eggs for four light portions. It is enough for a simple breakfast, especially when served with avocado or a salad. For larger appetites, add toast, roasted potatoes or fresh fruit alongside the frittata.
Why Use the Air Fryer?
An air fryer provides steady circulating heat around the cake barrel, so there is no need to warm a large oven for one small dish. A 7-inch barrel is a practical size for a five-egg mixture and fits many medium or large air-fryer baskets.
Preheat the appliance for 3 minutes at 160°C or 320°F. The moderate temperature gives the egg mixture time to set without overbrowning the top. Higher heat may cook the edges too fast and leave the center soft or wet.
Cooking time varies with the air fryer, cake barrel material and exact depth of the egg mixture. Start checking after 14 minutes. The finished frittata should look set in the center and reach at least 71°C or 160°F.
Preparing the Vegetables
Roughly chop the baby spinach before stirring it into the beaten eggs. Small pieces distribute more evenly and make the finished portions easier to cut. Fresh spinach wilts quickly during cooking, so there is no need to sauté it first.
Finely dice the spring onion to prevent large pieces from overpowering the soft eggs. The original instructions referred to a shallot, even though the ingredient list specified spring onion. This version uses spring onion consistently.
Core and slice the tomato thinly, then pat the slices dry. Tomatoes naturally contain a lot of moisture. Drying them lightly keeps excess liquid from collecting on the surface of the frittata as it cooks.
Choosing and Serving the Cheese
Crumbled goat cheese melts into soft pockets rather than forming a smooth cheese layer. Its tangy flavor works especially well with spinach and tomato. For a milder result, use feta, ricotta or mozzarella instead.
This spinach and tomato frittata tastes best after resting for 5 minutes. The rest gives the egg structure time to firm up, making it easier to remove from the barrel and slice neatly. Run a silicone spatula around the edge before lifting it out.
Serve it with avocado, grilled mushrooms or a crisp green salad. For more egg-based meal ideas, try the Morning Egg Cups. The BLT Frittata adds bacon and Cheddar, while Divorced Eggs offer a more colorful Mexican-style breakfast.
Dietary Information and Storage
When made with appropriate certified ingredients, the recipe can suit gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, low-sugar, nut-free, pescatarian and soy-free diets.
The dish can also fit a vegetarian diet when you choose goat cheese made with vegetarian rennet. It contains egg and dairy, so it does not suit vegan, egg-free, dairy-free or lactose-free diets. Always check cheese labels if dietary requirements are strict.
Cool leftover portions promptly and refrigerate them in a covered container for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in the air fryer at 160°C or 320°F for 3 to 4 minutes. Follow the FDA safe food-handling guidance for safe cooling, storage and reheating practices.
Wine Pairing
For a relaxed brunch, serve this frittata with chilled Prosecco. Its bubbles and fresh acidity balance the creamy cheese and egg, while the light fruitiness complements the tomato. Serve it at approximately 7–9°C.
Easy to prepare, light enough for morning and satisfying enough for lunch, this goat cheese frittata is a reliable air-fryer recipe for any day of the week.