PESTO TWISTS, an incredibly tasty recipe to make in a few minutes, perfect snacks for a buffet or appetizer, simple and delicious, great baked or in an air fryer.
The pesto twists are perfect when you need something tasty to serve to friends but don’t want complicated recipes. I only had flour, water, oil, and a jar of Genoese pesto at home, and this idea of easy and quick savory snacks came to mind.
You prepare a simple dough of flour, water, and extra virgin olive oil, roll it out, spread the pesto over the entire surface, and then cut it into rectangles. At this point, you just need to twist them on themselves to get the real rustic pesto twists, ready to go into the oven or air fryer until they become crispy and golden.
The great thing is that you can serve them as a savory snack for an appetizer, quick savory snack, or even put them in the picnic basket. They are also perfect as a tasty appetizer for Ferragosto, Christmas, or any celebration.
Join me in the kitchen today for pesto twists.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups flour (whichever you prefer)
- 3 1/2 oz water
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- Half teaspoon salt
- 5 1/3 oz Genoese pesto
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the salt, oil, and water, and knead well until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
Roll out the dough on a floured work surface, make a rectangle, and fill with the pesto then fold the pastry in half.
Cut every 1 inch, then take each piece and twist it on itself, place them on the baking sheet or in the air fryer and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, in the air fryer at 340°F for about 8 minutes, turning them.
Bon appétit
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PESTO TWISTS Savory Snacks Ready in a Few Minutes
Extra tips
Sprinkle a bit of grated parmesan on top before cooking for an even more delicious taste.
For a wholemeal version, use whole wheat flour or spelt flour.
Add sesame or poppy seeds on top for an extra crunchy touch.
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PESTO TWISTS Savory Snacks FAQ
Can I use another topping besides pesto?
Yes, try with red pesto, olive cream, or sun-dried tomato pâté.
Can they be made without an oven?
Certainly! You can use the air fryer.
Can pesto twists be prepared in advance?
Sure, just store them in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
