Ingredients
For the Pizza Rolls
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough to cut into 9 squares
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- Olive oil (for spraying)
For Serving
- Marinara sauce (for dipping) – as needed
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including pizza dough, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, salt, olive oil, and marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prepare Dough: Let the store-bought dough sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to make it easier to handle, or roll out homemade dough into an even thickness.
- Cut Dough Squares: Roll the dough out on a clean surface and cut into 3×3 inch squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
- Add Filling: On each dough square, layer shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, and a small pinch of salt evenly in the center.
- Seal Rolls: Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket and press the edges firmly, crimping with your fingers or a fork to seal the rolls completely to prevent leaking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the basket with olive oil to prevent sticking and arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Cook Pizza Rolls: Air fry the rolls for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking the basket or turning the rolls halfway through cooking to brown evenly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pizza rolls cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other fillings such as cooked sausage, vegetables, or different cheeses to customize your pizza rolls.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- For extra crispiness, lightly brush the tops of the rolls with olive oil before air frying.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
- Use a pizza stone to roll out dough evenly if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pizza rolls
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
