Description
A delightful recipe for making crispy air fryer pizza rolls filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni, perfect for snacking, parties, or cozy movie nights. These bites combine a crispy outer layer with a flavorful, cheesy interior, accompanied by marinara dipping sauce for added tang.
Ingredients
Scale
Essential 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)
Optional Ingredients for Customization
- Bell peppers (chopped)
- Onions (chopped)
- Olives
- Cooked sausage
- Cheddar cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Spicy pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Set out all necessary ingredients including pizza dough, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, salt, olive oil, and marinara sauce to prepare for cooking.
- Prepare the Dough: Let store-bought pizza dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to soften, or prepare homemade dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
- Fill the Pizza Rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 3×3 inch squares. Place about 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese and several pepperoni slices in the center of each square, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt.
- Seal the Pizza Rolls: Fold each dough square over the filling to form a triangle or rectangle, pressing edges firmly to seal. Crimp edges with a fork for a decorative finish and to secure the filling.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and perfect crispiness.
- Cook the Pizza Rolls: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking. Arrange pizza rolls in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to brown evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow pizza rolls to cool slightly once cooked. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy the crispy, cheesy snack.
Notes
- Experiment with fillings like bell peppers, onions, olives, different cheeses, or cooked sausage for variety.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes for best crispy results; microwave reheating is faster but less crispy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Air Fryer, Pizza Rolls, Snack, Easy Recipe, Crispy, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Italian
