PESTO TWISTS, an incredibly delicious recipe to make in a few minutes, perfect for a buffet or appetizer, simple and tasty, great in the oven or air fryer.
The pesto twists are perfect when you need something delicious 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 came up with this idea of easy and quick savory snacks.
You prepare a simple dough with 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, just twist them on themselves to get the true rustic pesto twists, ready to go into the oven or air fryer until they become crispy and golden.
The best part is that you can serve them as a savory aperitif snack, a quick savory snack, or even put them in the picnic basket. They are also perfect as a delicious appetizer for Ferragosto, Christmas, or any party.
Follow me in the kitchen today there are pesto twists.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups flour (whichever you prefer)
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- Half tsp salt
- 5 oz Genoese pesto
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the salt, oil, and water, knead well until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough.
Roll out the dough on the floured work surface, make a rectangle, and fill with the pesto then fold the dough in half.
Cut every 1-2 inches then take each piece and twist it on itself, arrange them on the baking sheet or in the fryer and cook 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 Delicious Snacks Ready in Minutes
Extra tips
Sprinkle a bit of grated parmesan on top before baking for an even more delicious taste.
For a whole grain version, use whole wheat or spelt flour.
Add sesame or poppy seeds on the surface for an extra crunchy touch.
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FAQ PESTO TWISTS Delicious Snacks
Can I use a different topping other than pesto?
Yes, try with red pesto, olive cream, or sun-dried tomato pâté.
Can they be made without an oven?
Of course! 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.
