Description
These Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are a crispy, cheesy snack perfect for any pizza lover. Made with store-bought or homemade dough, filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning, they are cooked quickly in the air fryer for a golden, crunchy exterior and melty inside. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough and Filling
- 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
For Cooking and Serving
- Olive oil (for spraying)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients to ensure everything is ready before starting the preparation.
- Prepare Dough: If store-bought, let the dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to make it easier to work with; if homemade, roll it out to an even thickness suitable for cutting.
- Cut Dough Squares: Cut the rolled dough into 3×3 inch squares to create uniform pizza rolls.
- Fill Rolls: Place a small amount of shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, a pinch of Italian seasoning, and salt onto the center of each dough square.
- Seal Rolls: Fold the dough squares over the filling and crimp the edges firmly to seal, preventing the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Heat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking, then arrange the sealed pizza rolls in a single layer without overcrowding for optimal crisping.
- Cook Pizza Rolls: Air fry the rolls for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even browning.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pizza rolls cool slightly to avoid burns, then serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Experiment with different fillings like bell peppers, onions, or various cheeses for added flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for best crispiness and flavor retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 pizza rolls)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
