Air Fryer Pesto Pinwheels
Description
Flaky puff pastry rolled around basil pesto, mozzarella and Parmesan, then air fried at 375°F until golden and crisp. An easy five-ingredient party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed overnight in the refrigerator
- 1/2 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Roll the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the pesto evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch bare strip along one long edge.
- Sprinkle with the mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
- Roll tightly from the opposite long edge and press the seam to seal.
- Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
- Slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place pinwheels cut-side down in a single layer. Brush with egg and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
- Air fry 8 to 10 minutes, until puffed and golden. Work in batches as needed.
- Cool 3 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- perforated air fryer parchment (optional)
Notes
Oven method: 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet. Make-ahead and freezing directions are in the post above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 415IUCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg