Description
These irresistible Pepper Jelly Air Fryer Pinwheels are a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Cream cheese is combined with sweet and spicy pepper jelly, savory turkey bacon, and fresh green onions, spread on a flour tortilla, rolled up, chilled, sliced, and then air fried to golden perfection with melted cheddar cheese. This recipe yields warm, flavorful, bite-sized snacks that are sure to delight your guests or satisfy your snack cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly (any flavor you love)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 1 large (10–12 inch) flour tortilla
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the pepper jelly, cooked and crumbled turkey bacon, and chopped green onions until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste to enhance the flavors.
- Build the Pinwheels: Place the flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the entire tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the spread filling.
- Roll and Chill: Carefully roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, forming a log. Wrap the rolled tortilla snugly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This chilling step firms up the roll, making it easier to slice into neat pinwheels.
- Slice and Air Fry: After chilling, unwrap the tortilla and slice it into 1-inch thick pinwheel pieces. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the pinwheels in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow even cooking. Air fry them for 5–7 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the cheddar cheese melts.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly after air frying. Serve warm as a flavorful appetizer or satisfying snack that combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Notes
- Feel free to use any flavor of pepper jelly to customize the sweetness or spice level.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon or substitute with a plant-based bacon alternative.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth spread.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to get evenly crispy pinwheels.
- Pinwheels can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before air frying for convenience.
