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Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
Air fryer pizza rolls make a tasty snack filled with classic pizza toppings and ooze melted cheese once they have cooked.
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These air fryer pizza rolls have a crispy outer layer from the tortilla wrap that contrasts nicely with the ooey gooey, melted cheese and savory pepperoni inside. The flavor is similar to a classic pizza, with the tangy pizza sauce and string cheese providing that familiar cheesy stretch, but with an added crunch from the air-fried tortilla. A delicious, snack-sized take on pizza, each bite is a combination of light crispiness and rich, cheesy goodness.
Here’s What You Need To Know
Main Ingredients: Flour tortillas, pizza sauce, pepperoni, string cheese, olive oil.
Quick Steps: Spread sauce on tortillas, add pepperoni and cheese, roll, brush with oil, and air fry.
Total Time & Yield: 20 minutes total, serves 8.
Why This Recipe:
This air fryer pizza roll recipe focuses on simplicity and flavor. It offers a fun, quick alternative to traditional pizza with its crispy tortilla shell and classic pepperoni and cheese filling.
- Unlike more complex recipes, this air fryer pizza roll recipe doesn’t add unnecessary steps or ingredients, making it an easy go-to option.
- While many recipes rely on pizza dough, which can result in denser rolls, our version uses soft tortillas. This gives the rolls a satisfying crispness while staying light and flaky.
- Plus, using string cheese ensures each bite has that ideal cheesy pull without excess greasiness.
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls Ingredients
If you’re a fan of pizza rolls, you’re in for a treat with air fryer pizza rolls. The crispy exterior gives way to a warm and gooey filling that you will love.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
- 8 soft taco-size flour tortillas
- ½ cup of pizza sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) package of full-size sliced pepperoni (you will need 10 slices per pizza roll)
- 8 string cheese, room temperature
- 2-3 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
Substitutions And Additions
OLIVE OIL: You can substitute vegetable oil for olive oil in this pizza roll recipe. I do not recommend brushing the pizza rolls with butter, as that may cause the tortilla to burn.
FILLINGS: You can customize the pizza roll fillings depending on your preference. Mushrooms, green peppers, bacon, and onions are a few of our favorites.
How To Make This Air Fryer Pizza Rolls Recipe
These air fryer pizza rolls take no time at all to whip up, and the air fryer makes it easy to cook them fast.
STEP ONE: Spread one tablespoon of pizza sauce at the bottom of the flour tortilla, leaving ¼ inch at the edge of the tortilla.
If the tortillas are either cold or a little on the stiff side, you can heat them in the microwave for 20 to 25 seconds to make them a bit more pliable.
STEP TWO: Lay 10 slices of pepperoni on top of the pizza sauce.
STEP THREE: Lay one whole string cheese on top of the pepperoni.
You can use the string cheese straight out of the refrigerator, but allowing the cheese to come to room temperature will give a meltier pizza roll.
STEP FOUR: Carefully and tightly roll the tortilla up. Lay the pizza roll seam side down. Repeat the process for the remaining pizza rolls.
Important: Some air fryer instructions prefer olive oil spray, grapeseed oil spray, or similar types of natural sprays and not sprays like Pam. Check your air fryer manual for which nonstick sprays are acceptable.
STEP FIVE: Remove the basket from the air fryer and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Leave the basket out and preheat the air fryer to 375°F. This should only take three to four minutes.
STEP SIX: Use a pastry brush to brush the olive oil over the tops of the pizza rolls.
STEP SEVEN: Lay three to four pizza rolls (depending on the size of your air fryer basket) in a single layer into the basket.
Leave a little space between the pizza rolls. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Make sure to check your air fryer manual for cooking time guidelines for your specific model, as times and temperatures vary depending on the type of air fryer you have.
How To Serve These Air Fryer Pizza Tortilla Rolls
Serve crispy air fryer pizza rolls while warm. They’re great with your favorite dipping sauce. Try marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or extra pizza sauce.
For a more complete meal, you could opt for a simple Caesar salad with fresh greens to balance out the richness of the pizza rolls.
Alternatively, go for something more indulgent, like garlic bread or cheesy pull-apart bread.
MORE PIZZA RECIPES
If you are eager to try more air fryer recipes, our air fryer fried chicken is a great one to check out. And did you know that you can even make air fryer chocolate cake?
Storing Homemade Pizza Rolls
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover pizza rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
IN THE FREEZER: Label the container with the use-by date so you are able to enjoy them while they are at their best. You can freeze the uncooked pizza rolls for up to one month.
Allow the frozen pizza rolls to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking as directed above.
These homemade air fryer pizza rolls are just loaded with gooey pizza goodness and don’t take much time at all to cook in your air fryer. Add your favorite pizza toppings, and you’ll find plenty of ways to make this recipe slightly different each time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use corn tortillas for these pizza bites?
We find that corn tortillas are not quite as pliable as flour tortillas, so we recommend sticking with the flour ones for this great recipe.
Can I freeze air-fried pizza rolls?
These pizza rolls are best frozen before they are cooked in the air fryer. Freeze for up to a month, thaw, and pop them in the air fryer to cook.
Can I add other ingredients to the pizza rolls?
These delicious pizza rolls are completely customizable. Add whatever toppings you like on your pizza.
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Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
Air fryer pizza rolls make a tasty snack filled with classic pizza toppings and ooze melted cheese once they have cooked.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 8 soft taco-size flour tortillas
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 6 ounces full-size sliced pepperoni, (you will need 10 slices per pizza roll)
- 8 string cheese, room temperature
- 2 to 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce at the bottom of the flour tortilla, leaving ¼ inch at the edge of the tortilla.
- Lay 10 slices of pepperoni on top of the pizza sauce.
- Lay 1 whole string cheese on top of the pepperoni.
- Carefully and tightly, roll the tortilla up. Lay the pizza roll seam side down. Repeat the process for the remaining pizza rolls.
- Remove the basket from the air fryer and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Leave the basket out and preheat the air fryer to 375°F. This should only take 3-4 minutes.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the olive oil over the tops of the pizza rolls.
- Lay 3-4 pizza rolls (depending on the size of your air fryer) into the basket. Leave a little space between the pizza rolls. Cook for 9-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve while warm.
Notes
- If the tortillas are either cold or a little on the stiff side, you can heat them in the microwave for 20-25 seconds to make them a bit more pliable.
- You can use the string cheese straight out of the refrigerator, but allowing the cheese to come to room temperature will give a meltier pizza roll.
- Some air fryer instructions prefer olive oil spray, grapeseed oil spray, or similar types of natural sprays and not sprays like Pam. Check your air fryer manual for which nonstick sprays are acceptable.
- Make sure to check your air fryer manual for cooking time guidelines for your specific model, as times and temperatures vary depending on the type of air fryer you have.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
Susan says
I am going to try sausage next time!!!
Maureen says
Are you kidding me, kids would kill to have these for lunch. I could serve these with hot chocolate on a cold day. I think that would go over big. You could add mushrooms, red pepper, and green pepper. Any pizza toppings would fit the bill.
Marcie Welter says
I would use cinnamon and sugar for cinnamon roll pizza rolls!
Geri Michalak says
I didn’t realize the string cheese had to be room temperature. So I unwrapped then and put them in the microwave for 15 seconds on speed defrost. It worked well. I will add some garlic powder in the next batch. This is a great, easy and delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Diane says
I love this! So crunchy! Love the string cheese! My granddaughter will love helping me make these for everyone!! 😍
Jade Verheul says
These look amazing!! Pepperoni and mushroom for my family, for sure lol
Dana Lasko says
These were excellent and super easy! I only made one since I was the only one home. I just happened to have everything, including the large size pepperoni, except for the string cheese. I used shredded mozzarella that I already had open instead. These were so yummy. The time and temperature was spot on for me. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I will definitely be making these again.
Meg says
Made these as an after school snack for my kids and they were a huge hit, I’ll definitely be making them again for snacks, dinner, and game days!