Description

These Ultimate Pizza Rolls are a customizable and delicious snack or appetizer perfect for any occasion. Featuring a crispy golden crust and melty mozzarella cheese wrapped with your choice of fillings, these rolls are easy to make using either an oven or air fryer. Whether you prefer classic pepperoni or veggies like bell peppers and spinach, these pizza rolls bring all the flavors of your favorite pizza in a fun handheld form.

Ingredients

Scale

Pizza Dough

1 batch homemade or 1 package store-bought pizza dough

Fillings

1/2 cup pizza sauce (about 1–2 tablespoons per roll)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (fresh or vegan)
1/2 cup mixed fillings such as pepperoni slices, chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach

Additional

1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
1 tablespoon water (to mix with egg for egg wash, optional)
Flour for dusting

Instructions

Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Set your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure a hot cooking environment that will crisp the pizza rolls perfectly.
Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it is approximately 1/8 inch thick to create a thin but sturdy base for your rolls.
Cut Dough Squares: Cut the rolled dough into squares roughly 3 to 4 inches across to form individual pizza rolls.
Assemble Rolls: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each dough square, then add a generous amount of shredded mozzarella and your chosen fillings like pepperoni and vegetables.
Seal Edges: Carefully fold and pinch the edges of each dough square to seal in the fillings completely, preventing leaks while baking.
Arrange on Baking Sheet or Air Fryer Basket: Place the sealed pizza rolls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly in the air fryer basket.
Apply Egg Wash (Optional): Beat the egg with water and brush the tops of the rolls to promote a golden, shiny crust during baking or air frying.
Bake or Air Fry: Cook for 15-20 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and crispy on the outside and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Let the pizza rolls cool slightly to set before serving them warm and enjoying your customizable snack.

Notes

Make sure to roll out the dough evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
Press edges firmly to prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking.
Feel free to experiment with various fillings such as olives, sausage, or artichoke hearts.
For a vegan option, use a vegan cheese and egg wash substitute like almond milk or aquafaba.
To ensure crispiness, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

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