Description
Ultimate Pizza Rolls are a delicious, customizable snack featuring crispy golden dough filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pizza sauce, and your choice of classic toppings. Perfectly baked or air-fried to achieve a crispy exterior and melty interior, these rolls make a fun appetizer or anytime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- Homemade or store-bought pizza dough, enough to roll out to desired thickness
Filling
- Pizza sauce, about 1-2 tablespoons per roll
- Mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded (or vegan alternative), approx. 1-2 tablespoons per roll
- Fillings of choice: sliced pepperoni, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, chopped spinach, or other vegetables/meats as desired
Egg Wash (Optional)
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat – Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Roll out Dough – On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough out until it is approximately 1/8 inch thick for the perfect balance of crisp and chew.
- Cut Dough – Cut the rolled out dough into 3-4 inch squares to create individual pizza rolls.
- Fill Squares – Add 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and your chosen fillings onto the center of each square.
- Seal Rolls – Carefully fold and press the edges of the dough squares together firmly to seal the fillings inside, preventing leakage during baking.
- Arrange – Place the sealed rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or arrange them inside the air fryer basket, leaving space for air circulation.
- Apply Egg Wash – Brush the tops of the rolls with the optional egg wash to promote a golden, glossy crust.
- Cook – Bake or air-fry the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cool and Serve – Allow the pizza rolls to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns and enjoy their gooey, melty filling.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe gluten free.
- Feel free to customize fillings with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Egg wash is optional but recommended for a golden crust.
- Ensure rolls are sealed well to avoid filling leakage during cooking.
- Can be stored refrigerated and reheated in oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: pizza rolls, homemade pizza rolls, snack recipe, baked pizza rolls, cheesy pizza rolls, vegetarian snacks
