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.
I have enjoyed making these Air Fryer Christmas Tree Veggie Tortilla Wraps every holiday season, impressing guests with their charming look and delicious taste.
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 has become a festive family favorite, with kids loving to help assemble and decorate the tree shapes every year.
Required Tools
Air fryer, mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, and small star-shaped cutter (optional).
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (tortillas, pretzel sticks) and dairy (cream cheese, mozzarella or cheddar, sour cream). Contains garlic (allium sensitivity). Check all ingredient labels for hidden allergens if unsure.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 165, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 19 g, Protein 6 g.
Save These Air Fryer Christmas Tree Veggie Tortilla Wraps are the perfect festive appetizer that's both delightful to make and share.
Common Questions
- → Can I use different tortillas?
Yes, both spinach and regular flour tortillas work well for layering and rolling the wraps.
- → How to make the wraps dairy-free?
Replace the cream cheese spread with hummus or your preferred vegan spread to keep it dairy-free.
- → What veggies can I substitute?
Feel free to use cucumber, purple cabbage, or zucchini instead of bell peppers and carrots for variation.
- → How long should I air fry the wraps?
Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 6–8 minutes or until the wraps become crisp and golden.
- → What is the purpose of the pretzel sticks?
Pretzel sticks act as the 'tree trunks', holding the wrap segments upright and adding a crunchy element.