Air Fryer Savory Pumpkin Twists With Puff Pastry

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Description

Savory Pumpkin Twists with Puff Pastry are flaky, cheesy appetizers perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations, or a cozy weeknight dinner. These easy-to-make twists are ideal for parties, offering a delicious blend of flavors in a fun finger food! | Simple Party Food | Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers | Best Fall Recipes | Finger Foods for Parties | Quick Pumpkin Recipes | Fall Party Snacks | Easy Halloween Appetizers |

Ingredients

Pumpkin Cheese Danish Ingredients:

  1. 2 frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
  2. ½ cup + 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  3. 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  4. 1 cup shredded mozzarella provolone mix
  5. ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  6. 1 egg
  7. ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  8. ¼ teaspoon salt
  9. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  10. ½ teaspoon red pepper flake
  11. ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Topping:

  1. 2 tablespoons melted butter
  2. ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  3. Chopped parsley and green onion for garnish
  4. Sliced almonds or chopped walnuts for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, pesto, cheeses, egg, and spices.
  2. On a cutting board, lay one of the puff pastry sheets flat.
  3. Spread the pumpkin mixture over the top of the pastry sheet covering the whole sheet. Gently pat down.
  4. Lay the second puff pastry sheet on top of the pumpkin mixture and gently press down.
  5. Cut into strips approx 1” wide.
  6. Take one of the strips and twist it several times, then bring the two ends together and press into each
  7. other to create a nest shape. Set aside.
  8. Repeat step 6 until all of the strips have been made into nests.
  9. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
  10. Combine the melted butter and Italian seasoning, then brush onto the tops of all of the nests.
  11. Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer once it is done preheating.
  12. Carefully lay the nests into the basket of your air fryer, trying to keep them about an inch apart.
  13. Cook for 12-18 minutes until golden brown on top.
  14. Take out of the air fryer and set on a cooling rack.
  15. Top with chopped parsley or green onion and sliced almonds or walnuts.
  16. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled.

Equipment

  1. Air Fryer
  2. Cooking Spray
  3. Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Tips:

1.Add sliced almonds to the pumpkin mixture to give these an extra crunch!
2. These could easily be made in a conventional oven, cook at 350 for approx 20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 0.3mg
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