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    Create Bake Make / Celebration Food / Pizza Pinwheels

    Pizza Pinwheels

    Published: Oct 31, 2016 · Modified: Aug 23, 2022 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    These Pizza Pinwheels are guaranteed to be a hit at your next BBQ or party and can be made using an oven or Air Fryer. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these Pizza Pinwheels can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge of frozen for an easy snack.

    Pizza Pinwheels Recipe

    You guys should well and truly know by now that I’m a HUGE fan of simple recipes, and these Pizza Pinwheels are not only super easy to make, but will also be a hit with your family and friends.

    I love to make pastry pinwheels when we have friends over as not only are the quick to make, but I can make them in advance and keep in the freezer until I need them.  I can also modify the fillings to suit all tastes (even the kids!) and they are also a great way to use up any leftover ingredients that I have floating around the fridge.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • * Quick to prepare – these Pinwheels can be ready to enjoy in around 40 minutes.
    • * Budget friendly – you can use up leftover ham or other deli meats to make this recipe.
    • * Make ahead – these pinwheels can be frozen or stored in the fridge for up to three days.
    Pizza Pinwheels Recipe

    Pizza Pinwheel Ingredients

    Please note you will find the full ingredient list and recipe method in the recipe card below.

    • * Puff Pastry
    • * Ham
    • * Pizza Sauce
    • * BBQ Sauce
    • * Cheese
    • * Dried Mixed Herbs – optional

    How to Make Pizza Pinwheels

    1. Place a sheet of partially thawed puff pastry on your bench and cover with sauces.
    sheet of puff pastry covered with pizza sauce.

    2. Add the pizza toppings.

    puff pastry covered with pizza toppings.

    3. Roll to enclose.

    pizza pinwheels rolled ready to be sliced.

    4. Slice into pieces and place onto baking tray before baking in oven.

    Pizza Pinwheel on a baking tray ready to go into the oven.

    Expert Tips for Making Pizza Scrolls

    • You can use any type of deli meat for this recipe.
    • I recommend leaving a 2 – 3 cm border around the pastry to allow the fillings to move when rolling and cutting.
    • For best results when rolling, the puff pastry needs to be soft enough to roll without cracking.
    • You can also brush the pastry with egg for a golden finish.
    • These Pinwheels can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for two months.
    • This recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
    • Please note the cooking times will vary between different brands of Air Fryers, these pinwheels were cooked in a Phillips XL Air Fryer.
    Pizza Pinwheels Recipe

    Other Topping Ideas.

    I like to use pizza sauce when making these Pizza Pinwheels, however you can also use pasta sauce or crushed tomatoes if that’s all you have.  We’ve had fun coming up with a few different ingredient combinations (salami, olives and cheese is awesome), but these traditional ham, cheese and pineapple pizza pinwheels are our favourites by far.

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    Pizza Pinwheels

    These Pizza Pinwheels make the perfect snack or party food – both oven and Air Fryer cooking instructions included.
    4.93 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 16
    Calories 220 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Baking Tray

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sheets puff pastry partially thawed
    • 100 grams shaved ham
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese 100 grams – grated
    • ½ cup crushed pineapple
    • 2 tablespoons mixed herbs
    • ⅔ cup pizza sauce
    • 2 tablespoons bbq sauce
    • 1 egg lightly beaten – optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius (fan forced) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
    • Cut the ham into small pieces and set aside until needed.
    • Place the two sheets of puff pastry which have partially thawed, onto your kitchen bench and brush the top and bottom edges of the pastry lightly with the beaten egg.
    • Spread the pizza sauce over each sheet of pastry, leaving a 1cm border. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of bbq sauce to each pastry sheet.
    • Sprinkle half of the ham pieces over the pizza sauce on each sheet of pastry and top with the pineapple and mozzarella.
    • Carefully roll up the pastry, starting at the bottom with the edge brushed with egg, and roll to enclose the filling. Repeat.
    • Place both of the rolled up sheets of pastry into the fridge for 15 minutes to firm.
    • Remove the pastry from the fridge and cut each roll into 8 equal pieces. Place each pizza pinwheel onto your prepared baking trays.
    • Brush a little of the beaten eggs over each pinwheel and sprinkle the with the remaining tasty cheese and mixed herbs.
    • Place the Pizza Pinwheels into the oven to cook for 12 – 15 minutes or until they are puffed and golden – serve immediately.

    Air Fryer Instructions

    • Follow above preparation steps and place the pinwheels into your Air Fryer and cook at 200 degrees for 7 minutes or until golden.

    Notes

    • You can use any type of deli meat for this recipe.
    • I recommend leaving a 2 – 3 cm border around the pastry to allow the fillings to move when rolling and cutting.
    • For best results when rolling, the puff pastry needs to be soft enough to roll without cracking.
    • You can also brush the pastry with egg for a golden finish.
    • These Pinwheels can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for two months.
    • This recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
    • Please note the cooking times will vary between different brands of Air Fryers, these pinwheels were cooked in a Phillips XL Air Fryer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Air Fryer Recipes, Lunchbox Snacks, Pinwheels, Pizza Pinwheels
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    Comments

    1. Tracey

      August 09, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      These have become a permanent fixture in our lunchboxes….kids absolutely love them!

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        August 12, 2019 at 7:27 am

        Yay! Thank you so much x

        Reply
    2. jayne

      November 07, 2016 at 8:16 am

      YUM! these sound so good, I cannot imagine there will be too many left after making a batch of these!

      Reply
    3. Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers

      November 05, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      Yum, I think these are on the agenda for lunch tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing with YWF too.

      Reply
    4. Bec Senyard

      November 01, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Yum. These are so easy to do as well. I always have puff pastry on hand. I can totally do these.

      Reply

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