Homemade Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer
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We love pizzas, from the classic Margherita pizza and Neapolitan pizza, which are so simple yet SO good, to the awesome veggie pizza that’s just bursting with flavor!
And then we thought how great if we could have bite-sized
Why you’ll love this air fryer pizza rolls recipe
- Perfect for when you’re on a time crunch but still craving comfort food, these convenient air fry
pizza rolls are sure to become a go-to favorite. - Cooking
pizza rolls is easy, and you can load them up with your favorite pizza toppings! - They are great for quick snacks or starters at parties and gatherings, after-school snacks, or game night get-togethers.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade pizza rolls
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below to make homemade
This must be the easiest and the best way to cook
pizza rolls, they come out perfect every time!
How to make air fryer pizza rolls with step-by-step instructions
Making our pizza rolls in the air fryer is easy if you follow our simple instructions.
A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
If you’re making homemade pizza rolls
On a lightly floured surface, divide your pizza dough into two rectangular shapes, approximately 10 x 12 inches.
Using your fingers, push dents into the dough to prevent them from having air pockets and bubbling.
Brush both
Next, add shredded mozzarella cheese and place the vegetarian pepperoni evenly on top, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
Now, roll your rectangular pizzas into tight log shapes, place them on a baking sheet, seam side down, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
Take your
Put the
Cook for 8 – 10 minutes, until they are lightly golden brown.
Remove from the air fryer basket, serve immediately and garnish with an extra sprinkling of shredded cheese and fresh basil, and pizza dip for dipping in!
Enjoy your air-fried
From oil sprays to muffin cups and from pizza pans to racks, we've got them all, and they make fantastic Christmas presents, too!
If you’re cooking frozen pizza rolls
It’s easy to cook frozen
Place your frozen
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)!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Dip them
Dip yourpizza rolls in marinara sauce, ranch dressing, pizza aioli, BBQ sauce, or garlic dip. - Don’t skip chilling
It’s essential to chill thepizza logs, or they could fall apart when you air fry them. - Watch closely
Every air fryer cooks; differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them. - Storage
Store leftoverpizza rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze them for up to 3 months.
How to store leftover pizza rolls
Store any leftover
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I freeze pizza rolls?
Yes, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
We recommend flash-freezing them for 30 minutes and then placing them in a freezer bag, this way, you can grab one or two whenever you have a
Add 2 – 3 extra minutes of cooking time to cook
Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
You can use store-bought
But we’ve also got an easy homemade pizza dough to try, and you can freeze it too!
What do you put pizza rolls on in the air fryer
Pizza rolls can be placed directly into the air fryer basket, however, if you want minimal clean-up, we recommend using air fryer parchment paper.
More air fryer recipes for you to try at home
If you want to get more out of your air fryer, try these easy recipes!
- Air fryer baked potato
- Air fryer cheesy carrots
- Air fryer asparagus
- Air fryer frozen onion rings
- Air fryer buffalo cauliflower
Homemade Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer
Utensils
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
Dip your pizza rolls in marinara sauce, ranch dressing, pizza aioli, or garlic dip. Don’t skip chilling:
It’s important to chill the pizza logs or they could fall apart when you air fry them. Watch closely:
Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your food, will need either a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them. Storage:
Store leftover pizza rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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I made these and My kids LOVED them. I’m doubling it next time to put in the freezer to have on hand
They freeze great and we love knowing they are there whenever we get a pizza craving!
I have always loved pizza rolls but making my OWN makes me feel like a responsible adult. These are incredibly good – thank you for the recipe!
Haha! We know what you mean!
OMG, these are completely irresistible! Crispy, savory, and way too easy to make. 😂
We’re so pleased you enjoyed them!
I love my air fryer and my kids would absolutely love some pizza rolls. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you.
These pizza rolls are so delicious and they’re such a fun app for kids!