Easy Kourou Tyropitakia (Feta Balls) in the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer

These kourou tyropitakia are one of the easiest Greek cheese snacks to make. Prepared as small feta balls, they are soft and fluffy inside, lightly crisp outside, and perfect for the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer.

No fyllo, no rolling — just mix, shape, and air fry.

👉Check also this variation using an Air fryer:

• Greek Tyropitakia with Fyllo in the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer

Greek Tyropitakia with Fyllo in the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer

Tyropitakia with Fyllo are a classic Greek cheese meze, and they adapt beautifully to the air fryer. Shaping them as small rectangles instead of triangles allows you to fit more pieces at once — even in a compact air fryer like the Ninja Crispi.

Using one sheet of fyllo per roll keeps them light, crisp, and perfectly suited to air frying.

👉Check also this variation using an Air fryer:

• Easy Kourou Tyropitakia (Feta Balls) in the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer

Christmas 2025 sweet wishes

Christmas is a time for sweetness — not only on the table, but in the little moments we share. This year, I’m celebrating with desserts that feel most like Christmas: simple, nostalgic, and full of warmth.

From Greek classics to a few European favorites, these sweet wishes are meant to be shared, enjoyed slowly, and remembered. 

Wishing you a Christmas full of warmth, sweetness, and simple joys.

Greek or oriental Classics

• Melomakarona – honey-soaked cookies with walnuts
• Kourambiedes – buttery almond shortbreads
• Ravani – moist semolina cake with syrup
• Galatopita – creamy custard phyllo pie
• Vivian’s Pudding (Walnut Cake) – fragrant and tender
• Ekmek Kadaifi – shredded phyllo dessert with creamy toping

European Favorites

• Bûche de Noël – xmas swiss roll - classic rolled yule log
• Rice Pudding (Riz au lait) – comforting and creamy
• Cinnamon Rolls – soft, spiced, and sweet
• Kürtőskalács – Hungarian chimney cake, crispy and caramelized

Festive Treats & Extras

• Roasted Chestnuts – perfectly clean and tender in the Ninja Crispi

Roasted Chestnuts in the Ninja Crispi (Easy & Foolproof)

For this Ninja Crispi recipe, I went for a seasonal classic: roasted chestnuts. I usually enjoy them during Christmas vacations, bought hot from open markets, their warm paper cones and that unmistakable winter smell in the air. I don’t normally make chestnuts at home, but I was curious to try them in the Ninja Crispi.

And it felt a little magical. The chestnuts come out tender and perfectly roasted — no ashes, no smoke, just clean, comforting warmth. A small winter pleasure you can now enjoy anytime, not only during the holidays.

If you try this recipe, let me know how it turned out for you! (click on Read more for the details)

Air Fryer Greek Fries (Patates Tiganites)

For my very first air fryer fries using the Ninja Crispi, I went straight for the Greek classic: patates tiganites. I wanted to see if it could reproduce that perfect balance - crispy outside, soft and warm inside -with only a small amount of oil. And honestly? They came out really good, so I continued with the Greek meatballs (keftedakia).

Ingredients:

• 3–4 potatoes
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt
• Oregano
• (Optional) Paprika or garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into sticks.
2. Rinse them quickly and pat them very dry with a towel.
3. Toss with olive oil, salt, and oregano.
4. Preheat the Ninja Crispi on Air Fry at 200°C (390°F).
5. Cook for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway.

Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of Greek flavor but without deep frying.

Greek Meatballs (Keftedakia) in the Air Fryer

After testing the homemade fries, I couldn’t resist trying keftedakia in the Ninja Crispi  so that I can have a complete menu. Meatballs are a great test because they can easily dry out in an oven—but the air fryer kept them juicy while giving a nice light crust outside.

Ingredients:

• 500 g ground veal (or veal + pork mix)
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• A little mint (fresh or dried)
• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl (don’t overmix).
2. Shape into small meatballs.
3. Lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
4. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5. Cook on Air Fry at 180°C (360°F) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.

Juicy, aromatic, and super easy.

Ninja Crispi (Air Fryer) – My First Experiment!

I finally tried the Ninja Crispi for the very first time, and of course, I had to start with something familiar: Greek meatballs (keftedakia) and homemade fries (click on the links for the details). 

I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would it get the fries crispy? Would the meatballs stay juicy? But I was curious, and this felt like the perfect test.

For a first experiment, it turned out surprisingly good. The fries became golden with just a tiny amount of oil, and the meatballs stayed soft inside while holding a nice crust outside. Not bad at all for my first air fryer adventure!

This definitely motivated me to try more Greek recipes in it. Maybe kolokythokeftedes or chicken souvlaki, so stay tuned!

Serving Idea: Serve your keftedakia and fries with a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of sea salt, and a bowl of tzatziki or fresh salad on the side. A simple, familiar Greek plate—made faster and lighter.

Feta cheese balls

Remember the recipe of feta cheese pies (tyropitakia)?
It's one of our favorite salty starters and if you have never tried it before this is the moment to do it!

I am giving you an alternative that is pretty simple, much simpler than the original recipe.

👉Check also 2 variations using an Air fryer:

• Greek Tyropitakia with Fyllo in the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer
• Easy Kourou Tyropitakia (Feta Balls) in the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer

Greek Cheese-Filled Pastry (Tyropitakia Kourou)

I will share today with you, one of my favorite recipes, the "tyropitakia"! "Tyropitakia" are small cheese pies made with feta and there are various recipes to make them. The most known recipe is the one with pastry "fyllo" but today, I will give you the recipe that has a dough made with yoghurt and which is my favorite one.

They are delicious! If you end up falling in love with them like me, double the ingredients to make them last longer as they tend to disappear immediately coming out of the oven :) And if you are lazy, just mix everything and form small feta balls instead! (second photo on top)

👉Check also 2 variations using an Air fryer:

• Greek Tyropitakia with Fyllo in the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer
• Easy Kourou Tyropitakia (Feta Balls) in the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer