Air Fryer Pizza Rolls (Printable)

Crispy, bite-sized air fryer pizza rolls with melty cheese and flavorful fillings, perfect for quick snacks.

# What You Need:

→ 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, 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)

→ For Assembly

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

→ For Serving

10 - Extra pizza sauce, for dipping

# Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're ready in 30 minutes flat, which means you can satisfy pizza cravings without ordering delivery.
  • The outside gets genuinely crispy in the air fryer while the cheese stays molten—no greasy stovetop mess required.
  • You can fill them with whatever's in your fridge, so they adapt to your mood or whatever vegetables need using.
  • Kids actually want to help make these, and watching someone bite into their own homemade creation is worth it alone.
02 -
  • If you skip flipping halfway through, the bottoms will be soggy—that one mistake taught me everything about air fryer timing and why the flip matters.
  • Don't pack them too close together; air circulation is what makes them crispy, and every experienced air fryer cook learns this the hard way at least once.
  • The egg wash feels optional until you see the difference it makes in browning and sealing; after that, you'll never skip it again.
03 -
  • A serrated knife makes slicing the log easier than a straight blade because it grips the dough instead of squishing it.
  • If your dough seems too sticky to work with, chill it for 10 minutes—that one tiny step prevents frustration and makes rolling infinitely easier.
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