Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls (Printable)

Golden, crispy rolls filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and herbs, cooked quickly for a tasty snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (14 oz)
02 - All-purpose flour, for dusting

→ Filling

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (optional; substitute with diced bell peppers for vegetarian)
05 - 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or mixed)

→ Assembly

08 - 1 egg, beaten (for sealing and brushing)
09 - Cooking spray or olive oil spray

→ Serving

10 - Extra pizza sauce, for dipping

# Steps:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
02 - Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out pizza dough into a 12 x 10 inch rectangle.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni or vegetables, and Italian herbs evenly over sauce.
04 - Starting from a long edge, tightly roll dough into a log and pinch seam to seal.
05 - Slice log into 24 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
06 - Brush cut sides of each roll lightly with beaten egg to help seal.
07 - Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray or olive oil.
08 - Place pizza rolls in basket in a single layer, leaving space between. Cook in batches if necessary.
09 - Brush tops of rolls with additional beaten egg for golden finish.
10 - Air fry rolls for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow rolls to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving with extra pizza sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cook in less time than it takes to preheat the oven, making last-minute snacking actually doable.
  • You get that frozen pizza roll satisfaction but homemade, which somehow tastes better and costs way less.
  • They're infinitely customizable, so everyone can have their own version without the fuss of making separate batches.
02 -
  • Don't skip the egg wash between the cracks or use too much; just a thin, deliberate brush stroke is enough to seal everything and give you that golden finish.
  • Flipping halfway through isn't optional—it's what turns them from cooked to genuinely crispy on both sides, and it only takes 10 seconds.
  • If you overstuff them, the filling will leak and burn on the air fryer tray, so be disciplined about the quantities even though your instinct is to pack them fuller.
03 -
  • A really sharp knife makes the slicing so much cleaner, and clean cuts mean sealed edges that don't leak during cooking.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 7 minutes because burnt pizza rolls are a legitimate tragedy and not worth the risk.
  • The egg wash needs to be fairly well beaten so it brushes on smoothly and evenly without little stringy bits.
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