Air Fryer Pizza Rolls: Crispy, Cheesy, and Perfectly Pepperoni Recipe
These Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are a quick and delicious snack featuring crispy golden dough filled with melted mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni. Perfectly seasoned and air-fried to a satisfying crunch, they make an excellent appetizer or party treat served with marinara dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 roll out into 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
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and let the store-bought pizza dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to make it easier to roll out, or roll out your homemade dough into a flat surface.
- Cut Dough Squares: Roll the dough into one large sheet and cut it into 3×3 inch squares to form the base for each pizza roll.
- Fill the Rolls: Place a portion of shredded mozzarella cheese and several pepperoni slices onto each dough square. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and a small pinch of salt for added flavor.
- Seal the Rolls: Fold the dough squares over the filling to create a sealed pocket, then crimp the edges firmly to prevent the cheese and pepperoni from leaking during cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy outer layer.
- Prepare for Cooking: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking, then arrange the sealed pizza rolls in a single layer so they cook evenly.
- Cook the Pizza Rolls: Air fry the pizza rolls for 8-10 minutes, shaking or flipping the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza rolls from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Offer marinara sauce on the side for dipping to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding other toppings such as cooked sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Do not overfill the dough squares to avoid cheese leakage during cooking.
- Ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- If you like extra crispy rolls, add an additional 1-2 minutes to the cooking time, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispness.
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