Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
These are the pinwheel kind of pizza roll: a sheet of pizza dough spread with a thin layer of sauce, mozzarella and chopped pepperoni, rolled into a log and sliced. A brush of garlic butter and a little parmesan, about 10 minutes in the air fryer, and you have a plate of crisp-edged, cheesy bites to dunk in warm sauce.
Published
- Prep Time
- 20 mins
- Cook Time
- 20 mins
- Chill
- 15 mins
- Total Time
- 55 mins
- Servings
- 16 pizza rolls
How do you make Air Fryer Pizza Rolls?
Roll 450 g pizza dough into a 25 x 40 cm (10 x 16 inch) rectangle. Spread with 120 ml pizza sauce, scatter over 150 g mozzarella, 70 g chopped pepperoni and oregano, then roll up from a long side. Chill 15 minutes, cut into 16 slices, brush with garlic butter and parmesan, and air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 9-11 minutes per batch until golden.
- Total time
- 55 mins
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 12 g
- Yield
- 16 pizza rolls
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Air frying
Ingredients
Rolls
Topping
For dipping
Equipment
Air fryer · Rolling pin · Serrated knife · Pastry brush · Parchment air fryer liner
Quick Directions
Roll out the dough
Dust the counter with flour and roll the dough into a rectangle about 25 x 40 cm (10 x 16 inches).
Fill and roll
Spread the sauce thinly over the dough, leaving a 2 cm (3/4 inch) strip bare along one long edge.
Chill and slice
Lay the log seam side down on a tray and freeze it for 15 minutes so it firms up.
Air fry
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and line the basket with a parchment liner.
Serve
Cool for 3-5 minutes, because the cheese is very hot.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these detailed steps to make the perfect air fryer pizza rolls.
Roll out the dough
Dust the counter with flour and roll the dough into a rectangle about 25 x 40 cm (10 x 16 inches). If it shrinks back, cover it, rest it for 5-10 minutes and roll again.
Fill and roll
Spread the sauce thinly over the dough, leaving a 2 cm (3/4 inch) strip bare along one long edge. Scatter over the mozzarella, pepperoni and oregano and press them down lightly. Starting from the other long edge, roll the dough up tightly and pinch the seam to seal.
Chill and slice
Lay the log seam side down on a tray and freeze it for 15 minutes so it firms up. Cut it into 16 slices about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick with a serrated knife, using a gentle sawing motion.
Air fry
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and line the basket with a parchment liner. Mix the melted butter with the garlic powder. Arrange the slices cut side up with a little space between them, brush with the garlic butter and sprinkle with parmesan. Air fry for 9-11 minutes per batch, until deep golden and the dough in the centre of the spiral is cooked through.
Serve
Cool for 3-5 minutes, because the cheese is very hot. Serve with the warm sauce for dipping.
Recipe Tips
- Keep the sauce layer thin. Too much sauce makes the rolls soggy and leaks out in the air fryer.
- Chop the pepperoni small so the log rolls tightly and every slice gets some.
- Check one roll from the first batch: if the centre is still doughy, slice the next batch a little thinner or add 1-2 minutes.
- A parchment liner stops melted cheese sticking to the basket; leave space around it for air to move.
Variations
- Supreme pizza rolls: add finely chopped green pepper and mushrooms with the pepperoni.
- Cheese pizza rolls: leave out the pepperoni and add an extra 50 g mozzarella.
- Puff pastry pizza rolls: use a 400 g sheet of puff pastry instead of dough and air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 300 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 31 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.5 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 790 mg |
Estimated from the listed ingredients; values vary by brand.
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Storing & Reheating
- Fridge
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer
- Freeze sliced, uncooked rolls on a lined tray, then pack them into a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Air fry from frozen at 170°C (340°F) for 13-15 minutes.
- Reheat
- Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 3-4 minutes until hot through and crisp.
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls FAQs
How long do homemade pizza rolls take in the air fryer?
Fresh homemade pizza rolls take 9-11 minutes at 180°C (350°F). They are ready when they are deep golden and the dough in the middle of the spiral is cooked through. Frozen uncooked rolls need 13-15 minutes at 170°C (340°F).
Can I use store-bought pizza dough for pizza rolls?
Yes. A 450 g ball of store-bought pizza dough is ideal. Let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes first so it rolls out without springing back.
How do I stop the cheese leaking out of pizza rolls?
Spread the sauce thinly, leave a bare strip of dough to seal the roll, and chill the log for 15 minutes before slicing. Air fry the rolls cut side up on a parchment liner so any cheese that melts out stays with the roll.
Can I make pizza rolls ahead of time?
Yes. Slice the chilled log, freeze the uncooked rolls on a tray and pack them into a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Brush with garlic butter and air fry them straight from frozen.
Disclaimer
- Nutrition information is an estimate based on the listed ingredients. It changes with the brands, portion sizes and swaps you use.
- Read ingredient labels for allergens and for diet claims such as gluten-free or vegan. Products and their ingredients can change.
- Cooking times are a guide, since ovens, air fryers and slow cookers all run differently. Use a food thermometer and cook meat, poultry and fish to the safe internal temperatures in government food safety guidance.
- This recipe is general information, not medical or nutrition advice. If you have an allergy, a health condition or a special diet, check with a qualified health professional.
