Description
These crispy, cheesy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are a quick and delicious snack perfect for any pizza lover. Made with pizza dough, mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning, they come out golden and perfectly melted. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re great for parties, kids’ lunches, or a fun appetizer served with tangy marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza Rolls
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough to roll out 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 desired
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients including pizza dough, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, salt, olive oil, and marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prepare Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to make it easier to roll. For homemade dough, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut Dough Squares: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into 3×3 inch squares for easy filling and folding.
- Add Filling: Place an even amount of shredded mozzarella, a few pepperoni slices, a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt onto the center of each dough square.
- Seal Rolls: Fold each dough square over the filling to create a pocket and crimp the edges tightly with a fork or your fingers to prevent leaking during cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes for optimal cooking temperature.
- Arrange Rolls: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking, then place the sealed pizza rolls in a single layer, leaving space between each.
- Cook Pizza Rolls: Air fry the pizza rolls for 8-10 minutes, shaking or turning the basket halfway through to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza rolls to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- If using frozen pizza dough, thaw thoroughly before rolling out.
- Customize filling with other ingredients like cooked sausage, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- For extra crispiness, brush rolls lightly with olive oil before air frying.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on air fryer model; adjust accordingly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pizza rolls (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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