Description
Air fryer cheesy pepperoni pizza rolls are a quick, crispy, and irresistibly cheesy snack made with pizza dough, mozzarella, and mini pepperoni. Perfect for parties, game nights, or an easy appetizer, these golden-brown rolls cook in just minutes with less oil than deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (or chopped regular pepperoni)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a small border.
- Add the Fillings: Sprinkle mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes evenly over the dough.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly from the long side and slice into 1-inch sections.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly grease the basket or use parchment paper. Arrange rolls in a single layer, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle Parmesan on top. Air fry for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with extra pizza sauce or marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Vegetarian: Substitute pepperoni with mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- Extra Cheesy: Mix in cheddar, provolone, or gouda.
- Spicy: Add jalapeños or drizzle hot sauce before rolling.
- Herb-Infused: Brush cooked rolls with garlic butter and fresh basil or oregano.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Keywords: air fryer pizza rolls, cheesy pepperoni rolls, homemade pizza bites, crispy air fryer snacks, easy party appetizers