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katya bou

Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Recreate the nostalgic joy of pizza rolls with this homemade air fryer version that's crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and made with real ingredients you can trust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 20 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Roll Assembly
  • 40-50 wonton wrappers
  • 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce thick marinara
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp water
  • 1 package mini pepperoni slices or quartered regular slices
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
Optional Add-ins
  • diced bell peppers
  • olives chopped
  • cooked sausage crumbled

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • Brush
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Clear a large workspace. Set out your wonton wrappers, a small bowl of water or your egg wash, the cubed cheese, pepperoni, and sauce. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to hold the assembled rolls before cooking.
  2. Place a wonton wrapper flat on your surface in a diamond shape. Place a scant teaspoon of pizza sauce in the center. Do not overfill, or they will explode during cooking. Top with a cube of mozzarella and 2 to 3 pieces of pepperoni.
  3. Brush the edges of the wrapper with egg wash. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling. Fold the side corners in (like an envelope), then roll it up tightly towards the top corner. Press specifically on the tip to seal it shut. It should look like a small egg roll.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). While it heats, brush the tops of your pizza rolls generously with olive oil. Sprinkle a little garlic powder and parmesan on top for extra texture.
  5. Place the rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not crowd them; air needs to circulate to make them crispy. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Unlike deep frying, we are looking for a blistered, golden-brown skin.
  6. Halfway through, around the 4-minute mark, give the basket a gentle shake or flip the rolls with tongs. This ensures even coloring.
  7. Remove them from the basket and let them sit on a wire rack for at least 3 minutes. The filling will be incredibly hot, and this resting period allows the cheese to set slightly, preventing burns.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap the pepperoni for diced mushrooms or spinach. To add spice, try including pickled jalapeños or drizzling hot honey after cooking.
If you’re making these ahead of time, you can freeze them raw and cook directly from the freezer by adding 2–3 minutes to the cooking time.
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