Pepper Jelly Air Fryer Pinwheels

🌶️ Pepper Jelly Air Fryer Pinwheels

These sweet, spicy, and crunchy pinwheels are the ultimate party appetizer—ready in 15 minutes with just 4 ingredients! Perfect for game day, holidays, or a quick snack.

🍴 Ingredients (Makes 12-15 pinwheels)

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup pepper jelly (mild or hot—your choice!)
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack for extra heat)
• Optional: 2 tbsp chopped crispy bacon or green onions

🔥 Air Fryer Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Pastry:

• Roll out puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
• Spread cream cheese evenly, leaving a ½-inch border.
• Drizzle with pepper jelly, then sprinkle cheese (and bacon/green onions if using).

2️⃣ Roll & Slice:

• Tightly roll into a log (starting from the long side).
• Chill 10 mins (for cleaner slices), then cut into ½-inch rounds.

3️⃣ Air Fry:

• Place pinwheels in the air fryer basket (leave space between).
• Spritz with oil (for extra crispness).
• Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 mins until golden and puffed.

4️⃣ Serve:

• Let cool 2 mins (filling will be HOT!).
• Optional: Drizzle with extra warmed pepper jelly.

🌟 Pro Tips

• Prevent sogginess: Don’t overfill with jelly—it seeps out when hot.
• Oven option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 mins on parchment.
• Dip them! Serve with ranch, sour cream, or extra pepper jelly.

💡 Flavor Twists:

• Spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to cream cheese.
• Savory: Swap pepper jelly for pesto + sun-dried tomatoes.
• Breakfast version: Use scrambled eggs + sausage inside.

These pinwheels are irresistibly flaky, sweet, and spicy—disappear in minutes! 😋🔥

Love heat? Try habanero pepper jelly for a fiery kick!