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Golden, cheesy, and savory Air Fryer Chicken Pinwheels with bits of bacon and chopped green onions, arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Air Fryer Chicken Pinwheels

Mandy Applegate
Air Fryer Chicken Pinwheels are one of those dishes I keep coming back to because they hit every note at once. Flaky crescent dough, creamy ranch-seasoned filling, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar all rolled into one irresistible bite. The cream cheese base holds everything together beautifully while the air fryer gives the outside that perfect golden crisp. I love making these for game day snack boards, family dinners, and any time I need an appetizer that feels special but comes together easily. They come together quickly and disappear even faster, which tells you everything you need to know.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Air Fryer, Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 sheet of crescent roll dough
  • 6 slices bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese reserve ½ cup for topping
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • Fresh chives chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Line the air fryer tray with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the filling by mixing the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, crumbled bacon, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and shredded chicken.
    6 slices bacon, 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, 6 ounces cream cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • Unroll the crescent dough, pressing seams together to make one sheet. Spread the chicken mixture evenly, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
    1 sheet of crescent roll dough
  • Roll tightly into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
  • Arrange the pinwheels in the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Cool slightly, then garnish with fresh chives before serving.
    Fresh chives

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 424mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Air Fryer Chicken Pinwheels
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