Description
Enjoy crispy, cheesy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls that deliver the perfect bite-sized snack with melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and a hint of Italian seasoning. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe uses store-bought or homemade dough and is perfect for a quick appetizer or fun family treat.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Rolls
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough to cut into 3x3 inch squares, about 1 batch
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- Olive oil (for spraying)
For Serving
- Marinara sauce (for dipping) – 1/2 cup or as desired
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all your ingredients to ensure you have everything ready before starting.
- Prepare Dough: Let the store-bought dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften, or if using homemade dough, roll it out to about 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut Dough Squares: Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into 3x3 inch squares to form individual pizza rolls.
- Fill Squares: Place a small amount of shredded mozzarella, a few pepperoni slices, a pinch of Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt in the center of each square.
- Seal Rolls: Fold each dough square over the filling diagonally or in half and crimp the edges firmly with your fingers or a fork to seal the rolls completely and prevent filling from leaking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Turn on the air fryer and preheat it to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking, then arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer, making sure they do not touch.
- Cook Pizza Rolls: Air fry the rolls at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking or turning the basket halfway through cooking for even crispiness until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza rolls from the air fryer and let them cool slightly for a few minutes before serving warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use any pizza dough you prefer; homemade dough will add a fresher flavor.
- Feel free to customize the filling with other ingredients like cooked sausage, veggies, or different cheeses.
- If your air fryer is small, cook the rolls in batches to avoid overcrowding for the crispiest results.
- For extra crispiness, brush the rolls lightly with olive oil before air frying instead of spraying the basket.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
