Puff Pastry Pizza Pinwheels {Oven or Air Fryer}

These pizza pinwheels are an absolute hit as an appetiser or a snack. They're easy to prepare and simple to customise with your favourite ingredients. These puff pastry pizza scrolls also freeze beautifully, so make a big batch and stash some away for later. Cook in the oven or the air fryer.

It's a universal fact that anything pizza related is a winner, so it's no wonder these Puff Pastry Pizza Pinwheels are a crowd favourite whenever they are on offer. These fully loaded cheesy puff pastry pizza scrolls are full of flavour and truly effortless to prepare.

Pinwheels are fun to make and fun to eat. Plus we all love bite sized food! Feel free to play around with your favourite pizza toppings! You can also double or triple the recipe for a crowd.

INGREDIENTS

The best thing about pizza pinwheels are that they are fully customisable. These are the ingredients I use, but feel free to play around with your favourite pizza toppings (measurements listed in the full recipe at the bottom of the page)...

Tomato Paste
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Bacon
Red Capsicum / Bell Pepper
Basil
Dried Oregano
Puff Pastry

INSTRUCTIONS

OVEN METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F.

Place puff pastry sheet on a clean, flat surface and spread tomato paste evenly across the sheet.

Spread the rest of the toppings over evenly, then roll the puff pastry sheet up tightly. Use a sharp knife to cut into 10 even pieces.

Place pinwheels on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or silicone mat, then place in oven for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through completely.

AIR FRYER METHOD

Line your air fryer basket or trays with baking paper.

Place puff pastry sheet on a clean, flat surface and spread tomato paste evenly across the sheet.

Spread the rest of the toppings over evenly, then roll the puff pastry sheet up tightly. Use a sharp knife to cut into 10 even pieces.

Carefully place the pinwheels into the paper-lined air fryer basket or trays, keeping a bit of space between each one.

Sprinkle a little cheese on top of each pinwheel, then cook in the air fryer on 180C / 350F for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the puff pastry is golden.

Tip – If you’re making these as an appetiser and want a more elegant look, simply whisk an egg in a bowl and use a pastry brush to lightly brush the outside of each scroll before placing in the oven. This will give them a more golden look.

Can you freeze pinwheels?

Pinwheels are fantastic to freeze! Once pinwheels are cooled completely, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Can you cook pinwheels from frozen?

Absolutely. Set oven to 180C / 350F. Place frozen pinwheels onto a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, or until cooked through completely.

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First published 26 June 2019, updated 17 June 2021 with new photos, air fryer instructions - no change to recipe.

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