Flaky and Tasty Savory Bites You Can Make Easily

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be more affordable.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent while being plant-based.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Phyllo dough is lower in fat and can be made from scratch.

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.

Brush the dough with melted butter, covering the entire surface.

On half the dough, spread crumbled bacon, season with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and spread about 1 cup of shredded cheese blend.

Press everything down to ensure it only covers half of the pastry dough.

Fold the dough over itself and use a rolling pin to press it together.

Cut into 2-inch wide strips using a knife or pizza cutter.

Twist each strip tightly and press the ends together to prevent unraveling.

Brush the completed cheese twists with egg wash.

Place in the preheated air fryer basket, lined up about 1 inch apart.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and air fry at 360°F for about 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through.

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