Air Fryer Pizza Rolls designed for fast weeknight cooking with simple prep and bold flavor.
Crispy Air‑Fryer Pizza Rolls for Busy Nights
Handheld pizza that goes from dough to golden in about half an hour — molten cheese, pepperoni, and a perfectly crisp crust without turning on the oven.
When weeknight hunger hits but the patience doesn’t, these air‑fryer pizza rolls are the kind of shortcut that still tastes indulgent. Think of them as portable pizza: a thin, chewy ribbon of dough wrapped around bright tomato sauce, stretchy mozzarella and pepperoni, finished with a crunchy, golden exterior that gives way to molten cheese and savory pockets of flavor.
Small technique choices make a big difference here. Let the pizza dough relax at room temperature for about 20 minutes so it’s easy to roll; while it rests, preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C). Roll the dough into a roughly 10x12‑inch rectangle, spread sauce leaving a 1/2‑inch border, scatter mozzarella and pepperoni, sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt, then roll tightly and pinch the seam to seal — that seal keeps all the good stuff inside.
A quick brush of olive oil (or a beaten egg for extra gloss) and a dusting of grated Parmesan give the outside a bronzed, savory finish once it hits the air fryer. In about 12 minutes the exterior turns crisp and blistered while the center stays gooey and hot; sprinkle torn fresh basil over the top for a hit of brightness before serving.
These are wonderfully flexible: assemble ahead for an easy weeknight rescue or a game‑night platter, refrigerate or freeze the log before slicing if you like, and pop rolls straight into the air fryer when you’re ready. Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping and a simple salad to round the meal.
Ingredients
How to Make Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
- Bring the pizza dough to room temperature (about 20 minutes) so it relaxes; preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C) while the dough rests.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a roughly 10x12-inch rectangle about 1/8–1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long edge; sprinkle the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the mozzarella and pepperoni over the sauced dough, then tightly roll the dough from the long edge with the border opposite you into a log, sealing the edge by pinching.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal rolls (about 1-inch thick each); whisk the egg with 1 tsp water and brush each roll lightly, then sprinkle parmesan over the tops.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil or spray; arrange rolls in a single layer (work in two batches if needed) and cook at 370°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove rolls to a wire rack for 2 minutes, garnish with torn basil leaves, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Recipe Card
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls designed for fast weeknight cooking with simple prep and bold flavor.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring the pizza dough to room temperature (about 20 minutes) so it relaxes; preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C) while the dough rests.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a roughly 10x12-inch rectangle about 1/8–1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border along one long edge; sprinkle the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the mozzarella and pepperoni over the sauced dough, then tightly roll the dough from the long edge with the border opposite you into a log, sealing the edge by pinching.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal rolls (about 1-inch thick each); whisk the egg with 1 tsp water and brush each roll lightly, then sprinkle parmesan over the tops.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil or spray; arrange rolls in a single layer (work in two batches if needed) and cook at 370°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove rolls to a wire rack for 2 minutes, garnish with torn basil leaves, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Carbohydrates
- 58
- Saturated Fat
- 13.5
- Sodium
- 980
- Fiber
- 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat
- 19
- Protein
- 31
- Fat
- 33
- Cholesterol
- 109
- Trans Fat
- 0
- Calories
- 683
- Sugar
- 3