Description
Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are your new go-to snack! Learn my easy, honest recipe for these cheesy, golden bites. Perfect for any craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- Pizza Roll Base:
- 1 pack (12-16 count) square wonton wrappers
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- Cheesy Filling & Flavor:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Seasoning Boosters:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
- Finishing Touch:
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prep Your Filling & Wrappers:: Okay, first things first, get your cheese, pepperoni, and sauce ready. I like to mix the mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl. It’s a bit of a sticky situation, but it ensures every roll gets a good mix of flavor. Lay out a few wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Keep the rest covered with a damp paper towel so they don’t dry out, because a dry wrapper is a cracking wrapper, and nobody wants that!
- Spoon & Fold:: Now, for the fun part! Spoon about a teaspoon of your cheesy-pepperoni mix onto the center of each wrapper. This is where I learned my lesson – less is more! Overfilling means explosions, and while tasty, it’s not what we’re aiming for. Bring one corner of the wrapper over the filling to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Press down gently around the filling to seal, pushing out any air. This is where you can feel the warmth of the cheese mixture already.
- Roll ‘Em Up:: With your triangle formed, fold in the two side corners towards the center. It’ll look a bit like an envelope. Then, starting from the point closest to you, roll the wrapper up tightly towards the top point. You want a snug roll here, but not so tight you rip the wrapper. Use a tiny dab of water on the top corner to seal it completely. Ta-da! A perfect little pizza roll, ready for its air fryer debut.
- Preheat & Spray:: Time to get the air fryer humming! Preheat it to 375°F (190°C). While it’s warming up, lightly spray your Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls with olive oil. I mean *lightly* – just a quick spritz on all sides. This is what gives them that incredible golden, crispy exterior. I once skipped this step and they looked so sad and pale, like they’d missed their tanning appointment!
- Air Fry the First Batch:: Carefully place your rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them. This is crucial for crispiness! If they’re piled up, they’ll steam instead of crisp. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Keep an eye on them – air fryers can be quirky, and yours might cook faster or slower. You’re looking for a beautiful golden-brown color and that irresistible crispy texture. The smell filling my kitchen at this point is just glorious!
- Serve Hot & Repeat:: Once they’re perfectly golden and bubbling, carefully remove the Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls from the basket. They’ll be hot, so maybe give them a minute to cool down a bit before diving in. Repeat with any remaining rolls. Serve these beauties immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. The satisfaction of biting into that warm, cheesy, crispy goodness is just unmatched. Enjoy your snack!