Description
Deliciously crispy and cheesy Air Fryer Pepperoni Rolls made with soft pizza dough filled with melted mozzarella and savory pepperoni. These rolls are quick to prepare and perfect as a snack or appetizer, enjoyed with optional marinara dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Optional Seasonings
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
For Serving
- 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 intact.
- Add pepperoni: Place the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese layer, ensuring they’re well distributed for balanced flavor.
- Season (optional): Sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano on top of the pepperoni and cheese for extra seasoning and aroma.
- Roll the dough: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape, making sure it’s compact and sealed.
- Slice the rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick slices to form individual pepperoni rolls ready for cooking.
- Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare air fryer basket: Lightly brush the basket with olive oil or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange rolls and cook: Place the pepperoni rolls in the air fryer basket without touching each other to allow hot air circulation; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry: Cook the rolls at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly after cooking, then serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Ensure rolls are not touching in the air fryer to achieve even crispiness.
- Cooking time may vary slightly based on air fryer model and size of rolls.
- Use homemade pizza dough for a fresher, custom flavor.
- Optional seasonings like garlic powder and oregano can be omitted or replaced with preferred herbs.
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce to enhance the savory taste.
- Let rolls cool slightly before eating to avoid burns from hot cheese.
