Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
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Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are what I make when snack cravings hit and I don’t want to wait on the oven. The pizza dough rolls up with gooey sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni in a pretty spiral pattern. They come out perfectly golden and crisp with melty cheese inside. You’ll love watching everyone grab them straight off the plate.
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I make these for game day parties, after-school snacks, movie nights, and kid birthday parties because they’re always a big hit and the first thing to disappear. They’re perfect for packing in lunchboxes or taking to potlucks since they travel well. Store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months, and pop them back in the air fryer to reheat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
How to Make Air Fryer Pizza Rolls with Step-By-Step Instructions
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Making homemade pizza rolls from scratch in the air fryer is easier than you think, and they turn out so much better than frozen ones.
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Divide your pizza dough in half using a pizza wheel, then on a lightly floured surface, roll out two rectangular shapes with a rolling pin, approximately 10 x 12 inches each.
Use your fingers to push dents into both rectangular doughs to prevent them from bubbling while they cook.
Add the Toppings
Brush both pizza dough tops with olive oil using a silicone pastry brush. Spread pizza sauce evenly on your dough and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. I love using my homemade pizza sauce because it always tastes fresher than any store-bought versions I’ve tried before.
Add shredded mozzarella cheese and then lay the vegetarian pepperoni evenly on top, leaving ½ inch at the edge. If you want, add or swap in Parmesan cheese for a more subtle nutty flavor, though it might not melt as smoothly as mozzarella.
Roll and Chill
Roll your rectangular pizzas into tight logs and place them on a baking sheet seam-side down. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape when you slice them.
Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C while the dough logs chill.
Slice and Brush
Take your pizza logs out of the fridge and cut each log into 12×1-inch slices using a serrated bread knife. Brush the exterior of the rolls with olive oil so they get nice and crispy.
Air Fry the Pizza Rolls
Place the pizza rolls in air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch so the air can circulate around them and they cook evenly. You’ll probably have to cook them in batches. Air-fry for 8-10 minutes, until they are perfectly crispy and golden brown.
If you’re cooking pizza rolls frozen, preheat your air fryer to 380°F/190°C. Place your frozen pizza rolls in the air fryer basket or a silicone air fryer liner in a single layer, and make sure you don’t overcrowd them, or you won’t get crispy pizza rolls.
You’re going to reduce the cook time a bit. Cook for 6-8 minutes, giving the basket a good shake halfway through for even cooking. When they’re ready and fully cooked, let them cool for a few minutes, as they will be very hot inside.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve immediately and garnish with an extra sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a dipping sauce. We love dipping them in marinara sauce!
Enjoy!
These air-fried pizza rolls travel well to hangouts, parties, and casual gatherings, making them ideal for a quick snack away from home. Pack them well in an airtight container in a single layer or with parchment in between if you’re stacking them.
They can stay fresh and delicious even at room temperature for a few hours, but if you want to keep them warm until you arrive, transport them in an insulated carrier.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough homemade or store bought
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- ⅔ cup pizza sauce homemade or store bought
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 50 slices vegetarian pepperoni
- Basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Divide your pizza dough in half and on a lightly floured surface roll out two rectangle shapes approximately 10 x 12 inches. Using your fingers push dents into both rectangular doughs to prevent from bubbling.1 pizza dough
- Brush both pizza dough tops with olive oil. Now spread pizza sauce evenly on your dough and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Next, add shredded mozzarella cheese and then lay the vegetarian pepperoni evenly on top, leaving ½ inch at the edge.3 teaspoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 50 slices vegetarian pepperoni, ⅔ cup pizza sauce
- Now roll your rectangular pizzas into tight log shapes and place on a baking sheet seam side down and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pre heat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
- Take your pizza logs out of the fridge and cut each log into 12 x 1 inch slices and then brush the exterior of the rolls with olive oil. Place them in the basket making sure they don't touch, you will probably have to cook them in batches. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until they are lightly golden brown. Serve immediately and garnish with an extra sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a dipping sauce, we love marinara sauce.Basil leaves
If you’re cooking frozen pizza rolls
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F/190°C. Place your frozen pizza rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, and make sure you don’t overcrowd them, or you won’t get crispy pizza rolls. Cook for 6 – 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. When they are ready, let them cool for a few minutes as they will be very hot inside. Serve and enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce (we love dipping them in marinara sauce)!
Notes
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How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover pizza rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat them, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F/175°C for 3-4 minutes until they’re warmed through and crispy again.
You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months with parchment paper between layers if you’re stacking them, or flash-freeze them first on a freezer-safe sheet pan for about an hour until frozen solid, so they don’t stick together.
Let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating, or reheat them in the air fryer from frozen for best crispness.
What to Serve With Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
These are perfect for game day parties alongside buffalo cauliflower bites, mozzarella sticks, or loaded nachos. A big Caesar salad or garden salad with Italian dressing balances out all that cheesy goodness.
For a snack spread, add veggie sticks with ranch, fries, or garlic knots on the side. They’re finger food that works best on its own or with other appetizers, not as a sit-down meal.
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