Save Festive tortilla wraps filled with colorful veggies, cheese, and a creamy spread, shaped like Christmas trees and crisped to perfection in the air fryer—a fun, healthy, and eye-catching holiday appetizer.
This is a festive and healthy recipe that I enjoy making every holiday season with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Wraps: 4 large spinach tortillas (or regular flour tortillas)
- Spread: 100 g cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped, Salt and pepper, to taste
- Veggies: ½ red bell pepper, finely diced, ½ yellow bell pepper, finely diced, 1 small carrot, julienned or grated, 50 g baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped, 50 g shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Toppings & Garnish: 16 pretzel sticks (for tree trunks), Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional for snow), 1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced into stars (for tree toppers)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Step 2:
- Lay each tortilla flat and spread a quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface.
- Step 3:
- Sprinkle spinach, carrots, red and yellow bell peppers, and shredded cheese evenly over each tortilla.
- Step 4:
- Roll up each tortilla tightly. Using a sharp knife, slice each wrap into 2-3 equal pieces on a bias to create tree-shaped segments.
- Step 5:
- Insert a pretzel stick into the base of each wrap to form the tree trunk.
- Step 6:
- Use a small star-shaped cutter to make stars from the yellow bell pepper, and press one onto the top of each wrap tree.
- Step 7:
- Optionally, sprinkle wraps with sesame or poppy seeds for a snowy effect.
- Step 8:
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Step 9:
- Arrange wraps in the basket, cut side up, without overcrowding.
- Step 10:
- Air fry for 6–8 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Save This recipe makes holiday gatherings more special as we enjoy assembling and sharing the veggie wraps together.
Notes
Substitute cream cheese with hummus or vegan spread for a dairy-free version. Use any colorful veggies you prefer like cucumber, purple cabbage, or zucchini. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or yogurt dip for extra flavor.
Required Tools
Air fryer, mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, small star-shaped cutter (optional)
Nutritional Information
Calories: 165 per serving, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 6 g
Save This festive wrap recipe is quick to prepare and impresses guests with its fun presentation and fresh flavors.
Recipe Help
- → Can I use different vegetables in these wraps?
Yes! Feel free to substitute or add any colorful vegetables like cucumber, purple cabbage, or zucchini to suit your taste preferences.
- → What alternatives can I use for the cream cheese spread?
Hummus or vegan spreads work well as dairy-free alternatives while keeping the texture creamy and flavorful.
- → How do I keep the wraps from getting soggy?
Roll the wraps tightly, slice carefully, and air fry just until crisp and golden to maintain texture and avoid sogginess.
- → What temperature should the air fryer be set to?
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for optimal crisping of the tortilla wraps.
- → Can these wraps be prepared ahead of time?
You can assemble the wraps in advance and store them wrapped in the fridge; air fry just before serving for best texture.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
The wraps contain gluten and dairy products, as well as garlic. Check ingredient labels carefully if allergies are a concern.