Introduction

Air fryer pizza rolls are a quick and delicious snack that combines the cheesy goodness of pizza with a crispy, golden exterior. Perfect for game days or a simple treat, they come together quickly and satisfy all your pizza cravings.

Three golden brown, baked rolls sit closely on a white plate on a white marbled surface. Each roll has a crusty, bubbly cheese layer on top, melted and browned with hints of orange and yellow, sprinkled with finely chopped green herbs. The edges reveal a soft, flaky dough with melted cheese and a visible red tomato sauce peeking out inside the layers, giving a warm and fresh look. The rolls appear soft and stuffed, with a glossy, slightly oily texture on the cheese top. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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

Step 1: Gather all your ingredients and prepare the pizza dough by letting store-bought dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes or rolling out homemade dough.
Step 2: Roll the dough out to an even thickness and cut it into 3×3 inch squares.
Step 3: Place mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt onto the center of each square.
Step 4: Fold each dough square over the filling to form a roll and pinch the edges together to seal tightly.
Step 5: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
Step 6: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
Step 7: Cook the pizza rolls for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking for even crisping.
Step 8: Let the rolls cool slightly before serving with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian option, swap pepperoni with sautéed mushrooms or olives.
Brush the rolls with garlic butter before air frying for extra flavor.
Use different cheeses like cheddar or provolone to change up the taste.
Make extra rolls and freeze them uncooked for an easy snack later.

Storage

Store leftover pizza rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 5 minutes to maintain their crispiness.

How to Serve

Nine square-shaped pizza rolls sit closely together on a white square plate over a white marbled texture. Each roll has two main layers: a golden, slightly crispy dough on the outside with a rough texture, and an inside layer of bright red tomato sauce peeking out from some edges. Melted cheese with a bubbly, browned top layer covers each roll, sprinkled with tiny bits of green herbs and black pepper for decoration. The cheese presents varying shades of creamy white and light brown, showing the toasted spots from baking. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen pizza dough for this recipe?

Yes, just make sure to thaw the frozen dough completely and bring it to room temperature before rolling and filling.

How can I make these pizza rolls spicier?

Add red pepper flakes to the filling or use spicy pepperoni to give your pizza rolls an extra kick.

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls Recipe

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Delicious homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls made with gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and Italian seasoning wrapped in crispy golden dough. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, served with flavorful marinara sauce for dipping.

Author: zara
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 12 pizza rolls 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

Scale

For the 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) – as needed

Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Collect all your ingredients including pizza dough, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, salt, olive oil, and marinara sauce.
Prepare Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to make it easier to work with. If using homemade dough, roll it out on a floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick.
Cut Dough: Cut the dough into 3 by 3 inch squares, ensuring they are uniform in size to cook evenly.
Fill Rolls: Place a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese, a few pepperoni slices, a pinch of Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt in the center of each square.
Seal Rolls: Fold the dough over the filling, forming a square or rectangular roll. Seal the edges by crimping firmly with your fingers or a fork to prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for approximately 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Prepare Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer without overcrowding, allowing hot air to circulate around each roll.
Cook Rolls: Cook the pizza rolls in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is golden brown and crispy. Shake or turn the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza rolls to cool slightly after cooking to avoid burning your mouth, then serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Make sure not to overfill the pizza rolls to avoid leakage during cooking.
Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your air fryer model and size of rolls.
For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes inside the filling.
Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe gluten-free.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.

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