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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Homemade Pizza Rolls in Air Fryer

    Published: Jul 9, 2024 · Modified: May 11, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Making pizza rolls in Air Fryer has never been easier! They’re perfect to serve as a snack or appetizer and are sure to be a total hit with everyone in the family. 

    I would always make them when my son would come home from school starving, and if you’re someone who’s always on the hunt for easy kid-friendly recipes, I would highly recommend giving this recipe a shot. 

    A stack of cheese pizza rolls topped with herbs on a white plate and next to a small bowl of marinara sauce.

    I have to admit, we’re a bit of a pizza-obsessed household. I’ve tried tons of pizza recipes in the past! From smoked chicken pizza, to breakfast pizza, and my favorite crescent dough pizza. 

    And despite all of that, these air fryer pizza rolls hold a special place in my heart, all because of their simplicity. 

    Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Pizza Bites

    • Healthy snack: Use a homemade pizza sauce and some chicken or meat with some veggies for a super healthy, low-oil snack that the whole family will love.
    • Easy to make: Making pizza rolls in the Air Fryer is super quick and easy to make. All you’ll need is 10 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients. 
    • Absolutely delicious: These garlic butter pizza rolls are crispy, soft, cheesy, and savory.
    • Versatile: Team them up with a dipping sauce or tweak the fillings and stuffings.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients on a marble surface including a ball of dough, shredded cheese, pepperoni slices, pizza sauce in a jar, grated cheese, and olive oil in a small jug to make air fryer pizza rolls.
    • Pizza dough: Your classic packaged pizza dough works just fine! 
    • Pepperoni: Feel free to use chicken or turkey pepperoni if you prefer. 
    • Cheese: Of course, you’ll need lots of cheese! I used a mix of shredded mozzarella cheese and some Parmesan cheese. 
    • Pizza sauce: Use your favorite jarred or homemade pizza sauce. 
    • Garlic: I also love adding a bit of garlic for some of that extra flavor. Use garlic powder if you don’t have fresh garlic. 
    • Olive oil: Use good quality (ideally extra virgin olive oil) here. You’ll need it to make the garlic oil.

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

    Variations

    • Cheese swap: Out of shredded mozzarella? Use a cut-up string cheese or your favorite shredded cheese instead. Cheddar and Mexican blend cheese are great choices. 
    • Make it spicy: Add chili pepper flakes or cayenne to your sauce for a spicy kick.
    • Experiment with fillings: Don’t have pepperoni? Try stuffing the rolls with different fillings like chopped veggies and shredded chicken. 
    • Flavor change: Skip the tomato-based sauce and try different sauces like BBQ sauce or ranch sauce to make different flavored pizza bites. 

    How to Make Pizza Rolls in Air Fryer

    A round baking pan lined with parchment paper surrounded by of pizza roll ingredients.

    Step 1: Prepare your pan. Line a 7-inch round metal cake pan with parchment paper and then spray it with some cooking spray. At this time, begin to preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. 

    Dough pieces on a marble surface, beside a bowl of shredded cheese and a bowl of pepperoni slices.

    Step 2: Prepare dough rounds. Work with the dough and section it into 12 pieces. Flatten it into rounds.

    Pizza dough spread out and topped with pepperoni and shredded cheese.

    Step 3: Add in the stuffing. Layer the pepperoni, pizza sauce, and cheese into the dough rounds.

    A raw pizza roll shaped and sealed to demonstrate how to form it.

    Step 4: Seal around the filling. Shape the rounds and seal them carefully. Flip them over and transfer them to the cake pan.

    A hand uses a red silicone brush to apply oil to four dough balls in a pan.

    Step 5: Prepare garlic oil. Combine the oil and minced garlic in a small bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds or until slightly fragrant. Brush this mixture over the rolls.

    Four pizza rolls with chopped herbs on top in a baking dish inside an air fryer.

    Step 6: Air fry. Cook for about 7 minutes or until golden brown. Top with some grated Parmesan or chopped parsley if you want to. 

    ⭐️ Hint: While making dough rounds, keep the rest of the dough covered in cling wrap. This will keep it from drying out.

    If you love easy pizza recipes like this one you may also enjoy these pizza pinwheels or this Texas Toast Pizza!

    A basket of air fryer pizza rolls sprinkled with herbs and parmesan cheese.

    Storage

    • Storing: These garlic pizza rolls most likely won't last long in your house, but if you do happen to have leftovers don't worry. Thye can stay fresh in the fridge for up to three days.
    • Reheating: Reheat leftover rolls in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are warm all the way through.
    • Freezing: You can also freeze cooked pizza rolls in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

    Serving Suggestions

    When I’m making these at home, I almost always serve them with my favorite McDonald’s buffalo sauce or buffalo ranch sauce.

    Turn them into a meal with this bell pepper salad or a bowl of Italian sausage pasta.

    Throwing a party or hosting a little get-together at home? Team up your rolls with some other finger foods and dipping sauces, and you’re sorted. Check out what to serve with pizza at a party for more inspiration!

    A partially eaten pizza roll filled with melted cheese and tomato sauce on a white plate with a red checkered napkin underneath.

    Recipe Tips

    • Don’t overcrowd: To get the best crispy homemade pizza rolls, do not overcrowd the Air Fryer- leave a little space between the rolls to ensure even cooking.
    • Use parchment paper: Line your Air Fryer basket with parchment paper for easy cleanup when air frying pizza rolls. 
    • Less is more: When it comes to using pizza sauce, less is more. Stick to 1 teaspoon of sauce or the dough can end up soggy.
    • Dough it right: Do not stretch your dough too much when sealing your rolls as the rolls might not cook evenly.
    • Seal it: Make sure the pizza dough rolls are fully sealed before air frying them. This will ensure that the sauce does not leak out during cooking.

    Recipe FAQs

    What can I use instead of pizza dough?

    If you don’t have pizza dough, you can use egg roll or wonton wrappers to hold the stuffing. That’s actually exactly what I did for my air fryer wonton pizza recipe.

    Can I make this keto?

    Yes, you can! Simply use keto pizza dough instead of your regular dough.

    Can I make homemade pizza rolls in the oven?

    Sure! Simply bake the rolls at 375 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes.

    A hand holding a cheese-stuffed garlic bread, with melted cheese stretching as it is pulled apart.

    Air Fryer Pizza Rolls Video

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    A stack of three homemade pizza rolls, covered in melted cheese and garnished with herbs, sits on a white plate. In the background is a red checkered cloth and a basket with more air fryer pizza rolls.

    Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

    Karin and Ken
    These homemade pizza rolls in Air Fryer need just a few minutes of prep time and some simple ingredients to make and are super delicious and versatile.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 pizza rolls
    Calories 165 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Air Fryer
    • 7 inch round metal cake pan
    • cutting board
    • Plastic Wrap
    • Pizza Cutter
    • Cheese grater
    • Sharp knife
    • microwave safe bowl
    • basting brush
    • Aluminum foil

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound pizza dough room temperature
    • 24-36 slices pepperoni
    • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 1 cup pizza sauce
    • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • Fresh chopped parsley if desired for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Place parchment paper on bottom of your 7 inch round metal cake pan and coat in cooking spray.
    • Also, spray a small amount of cooking spray on your workstation. Place dough on top and manipulate dough until it's roughly a 6 or 7 inch flat square. Then slice into 12 pieces using a pizza cutter.
    • Cover dough with plastic wrap until needed. You don't want your dough to dry out.
    • Shape 1 piece of dough at a time into a 3 to 3 ½ inch circle.
    • Place a slice of pepperoni into the middle of each circle, followed by a teaspoon full of pizza sauce. Top with cheese Then another slice of pepperoni, more cheese, and finish with a final slice of pepperoni.
    • Seal the filling by gently pulling the dough over it until it is closed.
    • Place 4 balls seam side down inside your prepared pan. Cover the remaining balls with plastic wrap until you are ready to cook them so they don’t dry out.
    • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. In the mean time prepare the garlic oil. Using a small microwave-safe bowl combine oil and garlic. Heat in 15 second intervals until you can start to smell the garlic, usually 30 to 45 seconds.
    • Brush the tops of the pizza balls with oil. Place the pan in the preheated and air fryer and cook at 350 degrees for 7 minutes until slightly golden.
    • Once cooked brush with more garlic oil and sprinkle with fresh parmesan and parsley if desired. Wrap in foil to keep warm until the remaining rolls are cooked. Serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired.

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    Notes

    • Don’t overcrowd: To get the best crispy homemade pizza rolls, do not overcrowd the Air Fryer- leave a little space between the rolls to ensure even cooking.
    • Use parchment paper: Line your Air Fryer basket with parchment paper for easy cleanup when air frying pizza rolls. 
    • Less is more: When it comes to using pizza sauce, less is more. Stick to 1 teaspoon of sauce or the dough can end up soggy.
    • Dough it right: Do not stretch your dough too much when sealing your rolls- the pizza rolls might not cook evenly.
    • Seal it: Make sure the pizza dough rolls are fully sealed before air frying them. This will ensure that the sauce does not leak out during cooking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Pizza RollCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 541mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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