Description
Crispy and delicious air fryer pizza rolls filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni, seasoned with Italian herbs. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for a quick appetizer or a fun meal, served hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Rolls Ingredients
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough for about 12 rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- Olive oil (for spraying)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping) – about 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients and prepare your work surface for assembly.
- Prepare dough: Let store-bought pizza dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to become pliable, or roll out your homemade dough into an even layer about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut dough squares: Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into 3×3 inch squares to form individual pockets.
- Fill each square: Place a small handful of mozzarella cheese, 2-3 slices of pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt in the center of each dough square.
- Seal rolls: Fold the dough over the filling to form a pocket and crimp the edges tightly using your fingers or a fork to prevent filling leakage.
- Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes for even cooking.
- Prepare air fryer basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to avoid sticking, then arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer without touching.
- Cook rolls: Air fry the pizza rolls for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pizza rolls from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure rolls are sealed well to keep the filling inside while air frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model, as some may cook faster or slower.
- Add veggies like diced bell peppers or mushrooms inside for variety.
- Use gluten-free dough to make this recipe gluten free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer for best results.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow for proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pizza rolls (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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