Looking for the perfect dip to bring to your next gathering? This Air Fryer Warm Spinach Dip is perfect! Delicious and creamy, your guests will all be asking for the recipe!
Superbowl Sunday is almost here. I don't know about you, but my favorite part about football is always the snacks and commercials! I love all kinds of dips and finger foods and can't get enough! This warm air fryer spinach dip is the perfect recipe to bring to your next gathering! This easy appetizer is made without cheese making it dairy-free and vegan! It comes together in just 20 minutes which makes it easily the best!
If you want some other party appetizers, check out this Cold Spinach Dip, Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Dip, or these Jackfruit BBQ Party Poppers.
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Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Warm Spinach Dip
- Creamy-The combination of cream cheese with the vegan mayonnaise makes this dip extra creamy! This dip is made without any dairy so it won't hurt your stomach!
- Lots of Spinach-This dip is really heavy on spinach which makes it delicious! This recipe uses a whole pound of spinach which means you will get spinach in every bite.
- Full of Flavor- Using flavored cream cheese and spices really kick this dip up a notch. You will have bursts of flavor in every bite!
- Customizable- This dip is totally customizable, it can be made with or without artichokes based on your personal flavor preference.
- Easy-This dip comes together in just 20 minutes and requires very little effort. Bring this to your next gathering and everyone will be blown away!
- Great Appetizer for Entertaining- This recipe makes a lot of dip so it is perfect for your next game day event or holiday. It's a total crowd-pleaser!
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen chopped spinach- The best part about this dip is how easy it is. To make it even easier, I use frozen chopped spinach. It eliminates the step of having to chop it yourself.
- Vegan Cream Cheese-What makes this dip extra creamy is the vegan cream cheese. I like to add extra flavor by using a chive-flavored cream cheese
- Vegan Mayonnaise- The vegan mayonnaise helps to add a tangy flavor to the dip. If you don't like the taste and flavor of mayonnaise or don't have it on hand, you can still get that tangy flavor from vegan sour cream.
- Optional: Marinated artichoke hearts- The artichokes are totally optional in this recipe, they add a nice texture and flavor but if you don't like artichokes feel free to leave them out!
Fresh vs. Frozen Spinach
You can use fresh spinach in this recipe, however, know that it does take more time and extra steps.
First, to prevent the dip from getting stringy, you will need to chop all the spinach down into small pieces.
You will also need to cook your spinach before adding it to the dip. It will help the leaves to break down or you will be eating crunchy dip. No one wants their dip to be like a salad...
Frozen Spinach Is Key
The key to making this recipe great is to use FROZEN spinach. It is cheap and affordable, plus you do not need to pre-cook or pre-cut your spinach beforehand.
All you need to do is defrost your spinach and then squeeze ALL OF THE WATER out before adding it to your dip. I do this over the sink using paper towels.
How to Make Air Fryer Spinach Dip
Quick Overview
- Thaw the spinach and squeeze out water
- Combine all ingredients
- Mix well
- Add to oven safe bowl and Air Fry for 15 minutes
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the spinach! Allow the frozen chopped spinach to thaw completely, once it is defrosted, squeeze out all of the excess water using a paper towel or cheesecloth.
- Step 2: Add the spinach to a bowl with all of the other ingredients, and mix until fully creamed together.
- Step 3: Add the spinach dip to an oven safe bowl and cover with tin foil. Air fry for 15 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Step 4: Serve with a sliced baguette or vegetables of your choosing!
Variations
- Spicy - double the amount of chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish
- Cheesy - Add vegan mozzarella and vegan parmesan to the spinach dip before air frying to make this dip extra cheesy
Check out this Spinach and Artichoke appetizer idea for another great way to use this dip!
Favorite Spinach Dip Pairings
Everyone has their favorite way to dip, I love to provide plenty of options for guests to enjoy. Some of my favorites are:
- Sliced french bread
- Celery
- Carrots
- Pita Chips
- Tortilla Chips
Storage
Even though this dip is served hot, it can be made in advance and then heated when ready to serve. I like to make my dip 1-2 days in advance to give time for all of the flavors to meld together.
This dip will store for up to four days in the fridge. Make sure to store it in a covered, airtight container.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top tips
- If using artichokes make sure to drain them. I like to use marinated artichokes in this recipe but make sure to drain them of their oil or you will risk getting an oily dip.
- To prevent double dipping serve with a spoon so people can spread their dip on their vessel of choice!
- All air fryers cook differently. Cooking time may vary among different air fryers. If you're unsure of your specific air fryer's cooking time for this dip, check after 15 minutes to see if it is warmed through.
Recipe FAQ's
Cold or warm spinach dip usually consists of spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, shredded cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Some recipes use all of those ingredients and some may use only a few. Since this recipe is dairy-free, all dairy products have been omitted including the cheese.
Serve this spinach artichoke dip with fresh vegetable sticks, crackers, pita chips, bread sticks, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette.
Air Fryer Warm Spinach Dip (Dairy-Free)
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Oven Safe Bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Frozen Chopped Spinach
- 8 ounces Chive Flavored Vegan Cream Cheese
- 4 ounces Vegan Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Chili Flakes
- ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast
- 12 ounces Marinated Artichoke Hearts optional
Instructions
- Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out ALL excess water using a towel or paper towels. (You can defrost in the microwave if you need to do it quickly)
- Add spinach and all other ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix until incorporated.
- Add the spinach dip to an oven proof bowl and air fry for 15 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, bread and chips!
Notes
- If using artichokes make sure to drain them. I like to use marinated artichokes in this recipe but make sure to drain them of their oil or you will risk getting an oily dip.
- To prevent double dipping serve with a spoon so people can spread their dip on their vessel of choice!
- All air fryers cook differently. Cooking time may vary among different air fryers. If you're unsure of your specific air fryer's cooking time for this dip, check after 15 minutes to see if it is warmed through.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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