Description
These Air Fryer Pepperoni Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer featuring soft pizza dough rolled with melty mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer, they deliver a crispy outside with a gooey, flavorful inside. Perfect for parties, game days, or a quick snack, these rolls come together quickly and pair wonderfully with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
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)
- 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. Flatten it into a rectangle or large square approximately ¼-inch thick to create an even base for rolling.
- Assemble the rolls: Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the flattened dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent cheese from spilling out during cooking.
- Add pepperoni: Distribute the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese layer, ensuring every roll will have a good amount of pepperoni in each bite.
- Optional seasoning: For extra flavor, sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano evenly over the pepperoni and cheese layers.
- Roll the dough: Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough up tightly into a log or cylinder shape, making sure to keep the filling inside.
- Slice into pieces: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick slices to create individual pepperoni rolls.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare basket: Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange rolls for cooking: Place the pepperoni rolls in the air fryer basket with some space between each piece. Cook in batches if needed depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry the rolls: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the pepperoni rolls from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute refrigerated pizza dough with homemade dough for a fresher taste.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on the model and size of your air fryer for best results.
- Feel free to add other toppings such as chopped bell peppers or sliced olives inside the rolls for variety.
- Brush with olive oil before air frying to help achieve a crispy golden crust.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the rolls to avoid squishing or deforming their shape.
- These rolls are best served fresh and warm for maximum flavor and texture.