🥐 Air Fryer Savory Sausage & Cheese Swirls (Flaky, Cheesy & Golden Crispy)

Air fryer sausage and cheese swirls are a quick, savory pastry snack made with flaky puff pastry wrapped around seasoned sausage and melted cheese. They turn beautifully golden and crispy in the air fryer while staying soft, juicy, and cheesy inside. Perfect for breakfast, tea-time, party platters, or lunchbox treats.

The air fryer gives the pastry a light, crispy texture without deep frying, while the sausage adds rich, smoky flavor and the cheese melts into every layer. These swirls are simple, fast, and highly addictive.

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🧾 Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
• 200g sausage (beef, chicken, or pork), crumbled or cooked
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for egg wash)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon mustard or chili sauce (optional for extra flavor)
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for brushing after cooking)
• Sesame seeds or oregano (optional topping)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook sausage
   Lightly cook sausage in a pan until browned and fully cooked. Let it cool slightly.
2. Prepare pastry
   Roll out puff pastry on a flat surface. Lightly spread mustard or chili sauce if using.
3. Add filling
   Evenly spread cooked sausage over the pastry. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and add black pepper and garlic powder.
4. Roll & cut
   Roll the pastry tightly into a log. Slice into 1–1.5 inch thick swirls.
5. Egg wash
   Mix egg with milk and brush the tops for a golden finish.
6. Air fry
   Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place swirls in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
   Air fry for 8–12 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
7. Finish & serve
   Brush with melted butter for extra shine (optional). Serve warm.

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🔥 Nutritional Facts (Approx. per swirl)

• Calories: 180–260 kcal
• Protein: 8–12 g
• Fat: 12–18 g
• Carbohydrates: 12–18 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sodium: 300–600 mg

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💡 Pro Tips

• Let sausage cool before rolling to avoid soggy pastry
• Roll tightly so swirls hold shape while baking
• Use cheddar for strong flavor or mozzarella for stretch
• Don’t overcrowd air fryer basket
• Best served warm for maximum cheese pull