Have pizza rolls on the table in just 25 minutes. Air-fried until golden brown and cheesy, these homemade pizza bites are perfect for a quick snack or busy weeknight dinner.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Quick to make. Although these pizza rolls are homemade, they come together with just 10 minutes of prep time. Not to mention they are more delicious than the frozen Totino's you likely grew up with! These will make the perfect after-school snack for your kids.
- Great appetizer or main entree. I've served these pizza snack rolls as an easy finger food when hosting friends and as a filling dinner main with a glass of wine. They're customizable and a great recipe to make when you are short on time. If you like this recipe you will also enjoy my Air Fryer Pizza Bagels.
- Simple ingredients. This easy recipe uses just 4 ingredients making it a great recipe for beginner cooks!
Ingredients
- Pizza dough. You can of course use homemade pizza dough but I used store-bought pizza dough to make this recipe even simpler. If necessary, opt for a gluten-free dough.
- Mozzarella cheese. Both pre-shredded and fresh mozzarella work well here. If shredding fresh mozzarella on your own, a low-moisture mozzarella is preferred to prevent the cheesy filling from being watery.
- Pizza sauce. Use your favorite store-bought or homemade pizza sauce. You can even substitute in a jarred marinara sauce or Italian tomato sauce in a pinch!
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
Pepperoni and cheese is one of the classic pizza roll flavors, but feel free to make these your own.
- Skip the pepperoni for a cheesy vegetarian option.
- Substitute pepperoni slices for diced ham to make a ham and cheese variety.
- Try a combination of pepperoni, sausage, and bacon for a meat lover's delight.
- Use leftover, cooked ground beef in place of the pepperoni slices for a cheeseburger twist.
How to Make Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer
Step 1
Roll out the pizza dough then add the sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
Step 2
Roll the dough into a log then slice the log into evenly-sized rolls. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, serve with more sauce and enjoy!
How to Cut Pizza Rolls
If you have ever made cinnamon rolls, the process is identical. Starting with the longer side of the dough, tightly roll the pizza rolls into a long log. Slice into rolls using a sharp knife, pizza cutter or unflavored dental floss. Floss will cut through the dough without squishing the pinwheels down, but all options work well. Try your best to cut them into equal-sized rolls to ensure they cook through evenly.
Sarah's Top Tips
- Buy pre-made dough and sauce to make this recipe quick and easy!
- Bring the dough to room temperature before attempting to roll it out. Cold dough is difficult to stretch out because the strands of gluten are too tight and will shrink back together. Once the dough is relaxed at room temperature, roll the dough into a large, thin rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. The best way to prevent sticking is flouring the work surface and your rolling pin.
- For best results, roll the dough up starting with the long side. If you start rolling on the short side, your pizza rolls will be twice as large and take longer to air fry.
- Cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer model. Start checking the pizza rolls at around the 10-minute mark.
Serving Pizza Rolls
The great thing about this savory recipe is it can be enjoyed in multiple ways. Save some extra pizza sauce for dipping, try dipping them in a cool ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce. Try them alongside a lighter side dish or as a finger food appetizer with Sloppy Joe Sliders on game days, Father's day, graduation parties, and more.
Storage & Reheating
- Homemade pizza rolls will store well in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat any remaining leftover pizza rolls in the air fryer or enjoy cold!
- Just like store-bought pizza rolls, these homemade snack rolls can be frozen. Allow them to cool completely, then freeze them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen pizza rolls using the same cooking instructions, or until crispy again.
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Homemade Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer
KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED
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Ingredients
- 1 storebought pizza dough
- 1 jar pizza sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) bag shredded mozzarella
- 20-30 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Place parchment paper on a counter and roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle.
- Spread ½ cup of pizza sauce onto the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
- Roll the dough into a log, similar to rolling cinnamon rolls.
- Cut into equal-sized pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F, spray the basket or tray with olive oil spray, then place the rolls in the air fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden on the outside.
- Serve with more pizza sauce or marinara on the side for dipping.
Sarah's Tips
- Buy pre-made dough and sauce to make this recipe quick and easy!
- Bring the dough to room temperature before attempting to roll it out. Cold dough is difficult to stretch out because the strands of gluten are too tight and will shrink back together. Once the dough is relaxed at room temperature, roll the dough into a large, thin rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. The best way to prevent sticking is flouring the work surface and your rolling pin.
- For best results, roll the dough up starting with the long side. If you start rolling on the short side, your pizza rolls will be twice as large and take longer to air fry.
- Cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer model. Start checking the pizza rolls at around the 10-minute mark.
- Homemade pizza rolls will store well in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat any remaining leftover pizza rolls in the air fryer or enjoy cold!
- Just like store-bought pizza rolls, these homemade snack rolls can be frozen. Allow them to cool completely, then freeze them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen pizza rolls using the same cooking instructions, or until crispy again.
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