Air fryer pizza rolls (Printable Version)

Crispy outside, gooey inside pizza rolls with mozzarella and herbs, ready in minutes using an air fryer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

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

→ Filling

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (120 g)
04 - 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (60 g), optional or 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

→ For Serving

10 - Extra pizza sauce for dipping

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and impossibly gooey in the middle, with zero deep-frying mess or lingering oil smells in your kitchen.
  • You can customize the filling however you want—pepperoni, veggies, extra cheese, whatever calls to you—making them feel personal and fun.
  • A batch takes maybe 10 minutes in the air fryer, which means you can go from craving to eating faster than delivery would arrive.
02 -
  • Don't skip the egg wash—it's what separates a pale, doughy roll from one that's golden and crispy enough to catch everyone's attention.
  • If your rolls are leaking filling, you either overstuffed them or didn't seal the seam properly, so go a little lighter on the filling next time and press that edge like you mean it.
  • Cooking spray is essential because even though air fryers are supposed to need less oil, these rolls will absolutely stick if you skip this step.
03 -
  • Room temperature pizza dough rolls out easier than cold dough straight from the fridge, so let it sit for 10 minutes before unrolling.
  • The moment you see golden color and bubbling cheese peeking out, they're done—don't wait for them to be dark brown or the filling will overcook.
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