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&mdasha fun, healthy, and eye-catching holiday appetizer.
I love making these wraps because they bring the family together in a creative and tasty way every holiday season.
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&ndash8 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Save Making these wraps always creates a joyful family moment as everyone helps assemble and decorates their own little tree.
Notes
Substitute cream cheese with hummus or vegan spread for a dairy-free version. Use any colorful veggies like cucumber, purple cabbage, or zucchini to vary flavors. 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)
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (tortillas pretzel sticks) and dairy (cream cheese mozzarella cheddar sour cream). Contains garlic (allium sensitivity). Check all ingredient labels for hidden allergens if unsure.
Save This recipe is a festive crowd-pleaser that looks great and tastes even better.
Recipe Help
- → Can I use different veggies in the wraps?
Absolutely! Feel free to swap in cucumber, purple cabbage, zucchini, or any colorful veggies you prefer to customize flavors and textures.
- → How do I make the wraps hold their shape?
Rolling the tortillas tightly and slicing them on a bias helps create distinct tree-shaped segments that hold well after air frying.
- → Is there a dairy-free alternative for the creamy spread?
Yes, you can replace cream cheese with hummus or a vegan spread to make a dairy-free version without sacrificing flavor.
- → What is the best way to crisp the wraps evenly?
Arrange the wraps cut side up in the air fryer basket without overcrowding to allow hot air circulation and even crisping.
- → Can I prepare these wraps ahead of time?
You can assemble the wraps in advance and refrigerate, but air frying just before serving ensures they stay crisp and fresh.