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Golden air fryer pizza rolls arranged in an air fryer basket with a small bowl of marinara dipping sauce on the side

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Crispy homemade air fryer pizza rolls filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and savory pepperoni. A quick and easy snack or appetizer ready in under 35 minutes with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch pizza dough store-bought or homemade; rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before rolling
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese whole-milk preferred for best melt
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch salt
  • olive oil cooking spray for the air fryer basket
  • marinara sauce for dipping; warmed

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • Fork for crimping
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Let pizza dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Cut the dough into 3x3 inch squares using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. You should get around 12 squares.
  3. Place about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella and a few pepperoni slices in the center of each square. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt. Do not overfill.
  4. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges firmly together with your fingers. Then crimp all edges with a fork to seal completely.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with olive oil and arrange rolls in a single layer with space between each one. Do not stack or overlap.
  6. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket once at the halfway point. Rolls are done when golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving as the filling inside is very hot.

Notes

Do not overfill rolls or edges will not seal. Press edges with fingers before crimping with a fork. Chill assembled rolls in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape. For frozen pizza rolls cook straight from frozen at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Reheat leftovers at 350 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes in the air fryer for best texture.