Irresistible Pepper Jelly Air Fryer Pinwheels

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Irresistible Pepper Jelly Air Fryer Pinwheels are creamy & cheesy. These are preparing in 45 minutes, so they are good as a fast appetizer or snack. It contains cream cheese, bacon crumbs, green onions, salt, cheddar cheese, tortillas, pepper jelly, & black pepper. These pinwheels have cream cheese so it is not good for dairy-free diet. We have to utilize the vegan cream cheese for this purpose. Irresistible Pepper Jelly Air Fryer Pinwheels stores nicely so it is good to prepare for meal prep. Serve them with ranch dressing, fruit platter, and garden salad.

STATS:

  • Calories: 170 kcal
  • Prep time: 35 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 pinwheel
  • Cook time: 5–7 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 40–42 minutes
  • Course: Appetizer, Snack
  • Diet: High-Protein
  • Serving: 10 pinwheels

TOOLS:

  • Mixing vessel
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing spoon
  • Knife
  • Plastic wrap
  • Air fryer

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 package cream cheese
  • ½ cup pepper jelly
  • ½ cup bacon crumbs
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • 1 big flour tortilla
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shreds
  • Salt and pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CREAM CHEESE:

  • We have to utilize the cream cheese to make the creamy & smooth filing. It is good to use the soft cream cheese so it doesn’t makes lumps.

PEPPER JELLY:

  • Include the pepper jelly to add the light spicy and sweet taste. It will pair nicely with the creamy filing.

BACON:

  • Add the cooked bacon crumbs in the pinwheels to provide the crispiness and smoky flavor in these pinwheels.

GREEN ONIONS:

  • Include the green onions to offer the fresh and mild onion flavor which will nicely balance the rich taste of bacon & cheese.

FLOUR TORTILLAS:

  • Use a large flour tortilla as the base for the pinwheels. It should be flexible enough to roll tightly without tearing.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Add the cheddar cheese shreds to include the cheesy and rich taste. We have to shred it fresh for the best melt or we would also use the pre-shredded cheese for the convenience but it contains extra starch.

SALT & PEPPER:

  • Sprinkle the black pepper & salt in the filing to enrich the whole taste of the pinwheels.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Put the soft cream cheese and pepper jelly in the mixing vessel and mix properly.
  2. Include the green onions, bacon crumbs, cheddar cheese shreds, black pepper, and salt in the vessel and mix properly.
  3. Put the flour tortillas on the clean surface then add the cream cheese mixture equally on the tortilla and spread it.
  4. Now we roll the tortilla with care in the log shape then wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for thirty minutes.
  5. Now eliminate the plastic wrap and make the one inch slices.
  6. Warm the air fryer at 350° F for three minutes then add the pinwheels in it with some space between them.
  7. Now air fries the pinwheels for five to seven minutes till they get crispy & brown.
  8. Take out the pinwheels and cool them lightly then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS:

  • Ranch Dressing
  • Honey Mustard
  • Garlic Aioli

GARNISHES:

  • Chopped Green Onions
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Red Pepper Flakes

SIDES:

  • Fresh Vegetable Platter
  • Fruit Platter
  • Garden Salad

TIPS:

  • We have to utilize the soft cream cheese then mix to form the smooth filing.
  • Don’t overfill the tortillas or the filing will leak during rolling it.
  • Tightly roll the tortillas so they will properly keep the shape.
  • Put the rolled tortillas in the fridge so the pinwheels get firm and easily to make slices.
  • Don’t add lots of pinwheels in one batch or they won’t crisp properly.
  • We have to monitor the pinwheels after 5 minutes because every air fryer is different.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the pinwheels in the tight vessel & store for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Include the assembled and sliced uncooked pinwheels in one layer in tray then add them in box and freeze for one month.

FAQs:

Will I prepare the pinwheels in advance?

  • Yes, we will easily prepare the pinwheels in advance and put it in the fridge then make slices and air fry.

Can I utilize the turkey bacon instead?

  • Yes, we can utilize the turkey bacon instead to for the light dish but it will still include the savory and smoky taste.

Would we make them without using air fryer?

  • Yes, we would easily make them without using air fryer and bake them at 375° F till they get crisp & golden.

Will I utilize the different cheese to make these pinwheels?

  • Yes, we will add the Monterey Jack, Colby, or Pepper jack to make them.

Why do we have to chill the tortillas before slicing?

  • The chilling process will help the cream cheese filing to get firm and it is easier to make the neat slices of pinwheels.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1 mg

Total carbs: 9 g

Vitamin A: 100 mcg

Net carbs: 8 g

Serving size: 1

Fiber: 1 g

Caloric count: 170 kcal

Serving: 10

Calcium: 85 mg

Protein: 6 g

Sodium: 390 mg

Potassium: 90 mg