Description
Spicy and creamy jalapeno cream cheese pinwheels deliver a zesty appetizer perfect for party snacking. Rolled tortillas packed with tangy cream cheese and fiery peppers promise irresistible flavor you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 grams) Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 medium-sized flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pickled jalapenos, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (Slap Ya Mama or Tony’s)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until smooth, incorporating diced bell peppers, finely chopped green onions, minced jalapeños, shredded cheese, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and sea salt into a harmonious blend.
- Generously spread the zesty cream cheese mixture across entire surface of flour tortillas, ensuring complete and even coverage from edge to edge.
- Carefully roll tortillas into tight cylindrical shapes, maintaining consistent pressure to secure the flavorful filling within.
- Transfer rolled tortillas to a chilled storage tray and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to help maintain structural integrity and enhance flavor melding.
- Remove chilled rolls and slice into six uniform rounds using a sharp serrated knife, creating clean and precise cuts.
- Prepare cooking surface by preheating air fryer to 375°F or conventional oven to the same temperature.
- Arrange pinwheel rounds in a single layer within air fryer basket or baking dish, ensuring minimal overlap.
- For air fryer method, cook for approximately 15 minutes until golden and crisp; alternatively, bake in oven for 20 minutes until edges turn light brown.
- While pinwheels cook, craft a complementary dipping sauce by whisking together sour cream, basil pesto, and a hint of garlic powder.
- Serve pinwheels immediately with chilled sauce, presenting a vibrant and appetizing appetizer.
Notes
- Modify spice levels by removing jalapeño seeds for milder flavor or adding extra for heat lovers.
- Swap flour tortillas with gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Choose low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheese for a lighter version of the appetizer.
- Prep pinwheels ahead and store in refrigerator up to 24 hours before cooking for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg