Description
These Pepper Jelly Air Fryer Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer combining creamy cream cheese, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, savory turkey bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese, all rolled in a soft flour tortilla and crisped to perfection in the air fryer. Perfect for quick snacks or party bites, they offer a flavorful contrast of textures and tastes in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 1 large flour tortilla
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and pepper jelly until fully combined and smooth, creating a sweet and spicy base for the pinwheels.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon, chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the mixture.
- Assemble the Tortilla: Lay the flour tortilla flat on a clean surface and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture across its entire surface, leaving a slight margin at the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
- Roll the Tortilla: Carefully roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, making sure the filling stays inside and the roll is firm to hold its shape for slicing.
- Chill the Roll: Place the rolled tortilla in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes; this step firms up the filling and makes slicing easier and cleaner.
- Slice into Pinwheels: After chilling, remove the roll from the fridge and slice it into 1-inch thick pinwheel pieces, arranging them evenly for air frying.
- Air Fry the Pinwheels: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the pinwheels in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they become golden, crispy, and heated through.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing and a creamier texture.
- Adjust the amount of pepper jelly based on your preferred level of sweetness and spiciness.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or a vegetarian alternative if desired.
- Chilling the roll before slicing helps maintain the shape and prevents filling from spilling out during cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even crisping.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
