Air Fryer Pizza Rolls Recipe

Introduction

These air fryer pizza rolls are a fun and easy snack that combines crispy dough with gooey cheese and savory pepperoni. Perfect for a quick appetizer or a satisfying bite anytime, they cook up in just minutes using your air fryer.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• Marinara sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Pinch of salt
• Olive oil (for spraying)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Gather all your ingredients and prepare the pizza dough by letting it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes or rolling out homemade dough.
2. Step 2: Roll out the dough and cut it into 3×3 inch squares.
3. Step 3: Place a small amount of mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt in the center of each square.
4. Step 4: Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges by crimping to form rolls.
5. Step 5: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer without overlapping.
7. Step 7: Cook the pizza rolls for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping.
8. Step 8: Let the rolls cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of garlic powder or crushed red pepper inside the rolls before cooking.
• Try different fillings such as cooked sausage, mushrooms, or olives to customize your pizza rolls.
• Use a non-stick spray if olive oil spray is not available to prevent sticking.

Storage

Store leftover pizza rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes or until warm and crispy again.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze these pizza rolls?

Yes, you can freeze uncooked pizza rolls by placing them on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transferring to a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the air frying time.

What can I use if I don’t have an air fryer?

You can bake pizza rolls in a conventional oven at 400°F (205°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls Recipe

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These Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are a quick and delicious snack featuring gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and Italian seasoning wrapped in crispy, golden pizza dough. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy appetizer, they cook quickly in the air fryer for a healthier alternative to deep-fried snacks.

• Author: Caleb
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 pizza rolls 1x
• Category: Snack
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

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Pizza Rolls

• Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough to cut into 3×3 inch squares
• 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)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
2. Prepare Dough: Allow store-bought dough to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to become pliable, or roll out homemade dough to an even thickness.
3. Cut Dough Squares: Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice the rolled-out dough into 3×3 inch squares, ensuring consistent sizes for even cooking.
4. Fill Dough Squares: Place a portion of shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt onto the center of each dough square.
5. Seal Rolls: Fold each dough square over the filling to form a pouch and press/crimp the edges firmly to seal and prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
6. Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat it for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
7. Arrange Rolls: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the pizza rolls in a single layer, leaving some space between them for air circulation.
8. Cook: Air fry the pizza rolls for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the rolls halfway through cooking to achieve crispy and golden exteriors.
9. Cool and Serve: Let the pizza rolls cool slightly after cooking before serving them warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

• You can customize the filling by adding vegetables or different cheeses.
• Make sure to seal edges tightly to prevent cheese from leaking out during cooking.
• If your air fryer is small, cook the pizza rolls in batches to avoid overcrowding.
• Leftover pizza rolls can be reheated in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes to retain crispiness.

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