Cody Casey
Air fryers are a great way to cook pinwheels, a delicious snack or appetiser that can be easily customised with your favourite ingredients. Whether you're craving pizza, ham and jalapeño, or stromboli pinwheels, an air fryer can help you make them to crispy, golden perfection. The cooking time and temperature will depend on the ingredients used, the thickness of the pastry, and the size of the pinwheels, but generally, pinwheels take around 6-15 minutes to cook in an air fryer.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Preheat temperature | 350°F-400°F (180°C-200°C) |
| Cooking temperature | 350°F-360°F (180°C) |
| Cooking time | 6-15 minutes |
| Filling | Ham, bacon, pepperoni, cheese, pesto, jalapenos, pizza sauce, BBQ sauce, etc. |
| Dough | Self-raising flour, all-purpose/plain flour, baking powder |
| Dough preparation | Roll the dough tightly, cut into 6-8 equal pieces |
| Air fryer preparation | Line the basket with parchment paper, place pinwheels inside in a single layer, leaving space between each one |
| Serving suggestions | Pizza sauce, marinara sauce, ranch dressing, garlic butter dip, mixed greens |
| Storage | Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months |
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What You'll Learn
Preheat the air fryer
Preheating your air fryer is an important step in the pinwheel-making process. It ensures your pinwheels cook evenly and helps to avoid any mess in your air fryer. To begin, make sure your air fryer is plugged in and turned on. Different air fryer models have different preheating requirements, so it is important to refer to your air fryer's instruction manual for specific instructions. However, generally, you can preheat your air fryer by setting it to the desired temperature and allowing it to heat up for a few minutes before adding your food. For pinwheels, you should preheat your air fryer to between 350°F and 400°F. Depending on the brand of your air fryer, you may need to preheat for longer or shorter periods. Some air fryers may even do the preheating automatically.
When preheating your air fryer, it is important to ensure that the air fryer basket or tray is not placed inside the appliance before it is weighed down with food. If you put the empty basket inside the air fryer during preheating, the parchment paper lining the basket may fly up into the heating element. This can be dangerous and cause damage to your air fryer. Therefore, always remember to place the pinwheels in the basket after preheating, and never before.
Additionally, when placing the pinwheels in the air fryer basket, make sure they are in a single layer and do not overlap. This ensures that the hot air circulates evenly around each pinwheel, allowing them to cook uniformly. Depending on the size of your air fryer and the number of pinwheels, you may need to cook them in batches. For example, if you have a small air fryer basket, you may need to cook the pinwheels in two batches to ensure even cooking.
By following these instructions, you can effectively preheat your air fryer and prepare your pinwheels for cooking. Remember to refer to your air fryer's instruction manual for any specific guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
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Prepare the filling
When preparing the filling for your pinwheels, there are endless combinations of ingredients you can use. For a classic pizza flavour, spread pizza sauce over the dough, and add toppings such as ham, bacon, pepperoni, or vegetables. You can also try a BBQ sauce instead of tomato paste. If you're making stromboli pinwheels, you can spread pizza sauce over half of the dough, then add your favourite toppings.
For a different flavour profile, spread pesto over the dough, then add ham and sprinkle with finely chopped jalapeno. You can use either green or red pesto, and fresh or frozen (defrosted) pastry. If you're making these for kids, omit the jalapenos.
Roll the dough up tightly, then cut into 8 equal pieces. You can also cut them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick pieces. Before slicing the dough, seal the edges of the roll by gently pressing the seam where the dough meets itself. This will help prevent the filling from oozing out during cooking. For larger pinwheels, you can use toothpicks to secure the roll.
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Roll the dough
When making pinwheels, it's important to roll the dough tightly. This will help hold the pinwheels together during baking or cooking. Start by dusting your worktop with flour, then place the pizza dough on top and roll it out to a 10-inch by 14-inch rectangle. If you're making ham and jalapeño pinwheels, spread green or red pesto over the dough, cover it with slices of ham, and sprinkle with finely chopped jalapeño. For pizza pinwheels, spread pizza sauce over half of the dough, then add your favourite toppings such as pepperoni, cooked sausage, bacon, ham, or vegetables.
Once you've added your chosen fillings, gently roll up the dough, being careful not to press down too hard. To prevent the filling from oozing out during cooking, seal the edges of the roll by gently pressing the seam where the dough meets itself. You can also use toothpicks to secure the roll, especially if you're making large or delicate pinwheels. After sealing the edges, cut the rolled-up dough into 8 equal pieces or 1-inch (2.5-centimetre) thick pieces.
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Cut the dough into pinwheels
To cut the dough into pinwheels, you'll need a sharp, serrated knife. It's important that the knife is sharp so that you can cut through the dough easily and create clean edges on your pinwheels. First, cut off the uneven ends of the roll. Then, slice the roll into equal pieces. The number of pieces you cut it into will depend on how big you want your pinwheels to be. For example, you can slice the roll in half, then in half again, so you have four equal pieces. Then, slice each of these pieces into three pinwheels, resulting in 12 equal pinwheels. Alternatively, you can cut the roll into eight equal pieces to create larger pinwheels.
If your pizza pinwheels seem loose once you've cut them, you can grab the end of the dough and wrap them tighter. You can also try freezing the log for 20 minutes before cutting to make it easier to cut through the dough and create more defined pinwheels.
Once you've cut your dough into pinwheels, you can place them onto a paper-lined air fryer basket or tray, keeping a bit of space between each one to allow room for rising.
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Cook the pinwheels
First, preheat your air fryer. Different recipes suggest different temperatures, ranging from 350°F to 400°F (180°C to 200°C). The cooking time will depend on the brand and model of your air fryer, as well as the thickness of your pastry and the size of your pinwheels, but most recipes suggest cooking pinwheels for around 6 to 15 minutes.
If you are making pizza pinwheels, roll out your dough into a rectangle. Spread your chosen sauce over the dough—this could be pizza sauce, BBQ sauce, or tomato paste. Then, add your favourite pizza toppings. Roll the dough up tightly, then cut it into 6 to 8 equal pieces. If you are making ham and jalapeño pinwheels, dust your worktop with flour and place the pastry on top. Roll out the pastry slightly, then spread green or red pesto over it. Cover the pesto with slices of ham and sprinkle with finely chopped jalapeño. Roll this up gently and cut the pastry into 1-inch (2.5-centimetre) thick pieces.
Carefully place the pinwheels into the air fryer basket or trays, leaving a bit of space between each one to allow room for rising. Make sure the pinwheels don't overlap and are placed in a single layer. You may need to cook them in batches. If you are making pizza pinwheels, sprinkle a little cheese on top of each pinwheel.
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Frequently asked questions
You can use a variety of ingredients for pinwheels in an air fryer. For the base, you can choose ham, bacon, or pepperoni. For the spread, you can use pizza sauce, pesto, or BBQ sauce. You can then add your favourite pizza toppings such as jalapenos, fresh basil, or mozzarella cheese.
You can use self-raising flour or substitute it with plain flour and baking powder. The conversion rate is 1 cup of flour to 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread your chosen filling, and roll it up tightly. Cut the dough into equal pieces, sprinkle some cheese on top, and place them in the air fryer.
The temperature depends on the type of pinwheels you are making and the brand of your air fryer. Most recipes recommend cooking pinwheels at around 350°F to 400°F for 6 to 15 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and cooked through.
To prevent the filling from oozing out, seal the edges of the dough well when rolling up the pinwheels. You can also use toothpicks to secure the roll, especially for large or delicate pinwheels.
Yes, you can store leftover pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. To reheat, place them in the air fryer for a few minutes until crispy again. You can also freeze pinwheels for up to 2 months by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transferring them to a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment paper in between layers.
