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Pizza Rolls: Crispy & Cheesy Pepperoni Bites Recipe

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These crispy and delicious pizza rolls are a perfect snack or appetizer, filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and Italian seasoning. Air-fried to golden perfection, they offer a quick and tasty way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza in a convenient bite-sized roll, served with marinara sauce for dipping.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (approximately 12 rolls)

Ingredients

For the Pizza Rolls

  • Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough to make 12 squares
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of salt
  • Olive oil (for spraying)

For Serving

  • Marinara sauce (for dipping) – 1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients including pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, salt, olive oil, and marinara sauce.
  2. Prepare Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes to make it easier to work with. If homemade, roll out the dough into an even thickness.
  3. Cut Dough Squares: Roll out the dough and cut it into 3×3 inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
  4. Fill Rolls: Place a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt in the center of each dough square.
  5. Seal Rolls: Fold the dough over the filling to form a roll and crimp the edges firmly to seal and prevent leakage during cooking.
  6. Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes for optimal cooking.
  7. Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking, then arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer, leaving space between them for air circulation.
  8. Cook Pizza Rolls: Air fry the rolls for 8-10 minutes, shaking or flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping and browning.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let the pizza rolls cool slightly to avoid burning your mouth. Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with other ingredients like cooked sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
  • Make sure not to overfill the dough squares to avoid the filling leaking out during cooking.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these in the oven at 400°F (205°C) for 12-15 minutes.
  • Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture or shredded low-moisture mozzarella for easier handling.
  • For a crispier finish, lightly brush the tops with olive oil before air frying.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/pizza-rolls-crispy-and-cheesy-pepperoni-bites-recipe/