Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer Recipe
These delicious homemade pizza rolls are a perfect bite-sized snack or appetizer featuring a crispy exterior and a savory filling of melted mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, seasoned with Italian herbs. Cooked quickly in the air fryer for a golden finish, they’re great served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pizza rolls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Rolls Ingredients
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough to make about 12 rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- Olive oil (for spraying)
Serving
- Marinara sauce (for dipping) – as needed
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth preparation process.
- Prepare Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes to make it easier to roll. If homemade, roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 3×3 inch squares for uniform rolls.
- Cut the Dough: Cut the rolled-out dough into 3×3 inch squares to create individual pizza roll pockets.
- Fill the Dough Squares: Place a small amount of mozzarella cheese, a few pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt onto the center of each dough square.
- Seal Rolls: Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket and crimp the edges firmly to seal the pizza rolls and prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking, then arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching for crispiness.
- Cook Pizza Rolls: Air fry the rolls for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to brown all sides evenly and ensure thorough cooking.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza rolls to cool slightly before serving. Pair them with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the edges tightly to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking.
- Adjust cooking time depending on the size of your rolls and air fryer model.
- For a crispier crust, lightly brush the pizza rolls with olive oil before air frying.
- Feel free to customize the fillings with other ingredients like cooked sausage, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Use gluten-free dough if you need a gluten-free version of this recipe.
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