Kid-Friendly Pizza Pinwheels in the Air Fryer
These pizza pinwheels are perfect as a fun, kid-friendly snack, a packed lunch, or as a main course. You can also customise them with different fillings to taste, such as vegetables or various types of cheese and meat. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Brush
Ingredients
- 1 pcs pizza dough
- 100 g grated mozzarella cheese
- 50 g ham strips
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp salt- 1 bunch fresh basil optional
- 1 pinch sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:Roll out the pizza dough on a cutting board. Spread the tomato purée evenly over the dough using a knife or an offset spatula.
- Add the Filling:Sprinkle grated mozzarella, ham strips and dried oregano over the dough. Add a small pinch of salt for extra flavour.
- Roll the Dough:Starting from the long side, roll the dough up tightly into a long log.
- Cut the Pinwheels:Cut the roll into slices about 2 cm thick. You should end up with around 12-16 pinwheels.
- Air Fryer Prep:Lightly brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with olive oil to stop the pinwheels from sticking.
- Cook the Pinwheels:Place the pinwheels in the air fryer with a little space between them. You may need to cook them in several batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cooking:Cook the pinwheels in the air fryer at 180°C for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serving:Let the pinwheels cool for a couple of minutes, and garnish with fresh basil before serving, if you like.
Notes
Serving suggestions
- As Part of a Brunch: Serve the pizza pinwheels alongside fruit, yoghurt or a light salad for a balanced brunch.
- As a Side for Soup or Salad: They are perfect as a side for a light soup or a fresh green salad for a more substantial meal.
- As Part of a Tapas or Snack Spread: Pizza pinwheels can be part of a larger snack spread with various small bites such as olives, cheese, vegetable sticks and dips.
- As Part of a Dinner: They can be served as a fun, kid-friendly side with simple dishes such as pasta, grilled vegetables or a mild chicken dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated fat: 3gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin B1: 0.01mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 0.1mgVitamin B5: 0.04mgVitamin B6: 0.01mgVitamin B12: 1µgVitamin C: 0.2mgVitamin D: 0.1µgVitamin E: 0.2mgVitamin K: 3µgCalcium: 131mgIron: 0.3mgMagnesium: 6mgPhosphorus: 89mgSelenium: 4µgZinc: 1mgNet carbohydrates: 1g
