Description
These Air Fryer Pepperoni Rolls are a quick and delicious snack or appetizer, featuring soft pizza dough stuffed with melted mozzarella cheese and spicy pepperoni, perfectly cooked to golden crispness in the air fryer. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re ideal for game day, parties, or anytime cravings strike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
Seasoning and Finishing
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
- Marinara sauce or pizza sauce, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a flat surface using a rolling pin to flatten it into a rectangle or large square about ¼-inch thick.
- Assemble the rolls: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges clear.
- Add pepperoni: Lay the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese-covered dough, ensuring consistent distribution.
- Season (optional): Sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano over the cheese and pepperoni if you desire extra flavor enhancement.
- Roll the dough: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough up into a log or cylinder shape.
- Slice into rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick pieces to form individual pepperoni rolls.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare air fryer basket: Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange rolls: Place the pepperoni rolls in the air fryer basket making sure they do not touch each other to allow hot air circulation; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry the rolls: Cook the rolls at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the rolls from the air fryer, let them cool slightly, and serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Use a pizza dough that is easy to roll and handle; refrigerated dough is quick and convenient.
- For a spicier roll, add crushed red pepper flakes inside with the cheese and pepperoni.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the rolls in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Brushing the rolls with a little olive oil before air frying can enhance browning and crispiness.
- These rolls are best served fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispness.
