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    Home » 30 Minute Meals

    Easy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls – cook in 10 minutes!

    AU$0.43 | £0.16 per roll
    By admin | Published: Mar 24, 2022 | Modified: Jan 17, 2023

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    pin for 10 minutes air fryer pizza rolls, showing a cut pizza roll on a plate

    These easy air fryer pizza rolls are pockets of golden fluffy dough filled with your favourite pizza toppings. They take just 10 minutes to cook and are a hit with kids and adults alike. Nothing can beat the taste of air fried pizza rolls!

    air fryer pizza rolls on a plate, cut in half to show spongy dough and tomato cheese filling
    Jump to:
    • Why you’ll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make pizza rolls in the air fryer
    • How to cook pizza rolls in the air fryer
    • FAQ
    • My tips for air frying pizza rolls
    • Serving Ideas
    • Storage
    • Variations
    • How to make these air fryer rolls in the oven:
    • More easy air fryer recipes
    • Easy Air fryer Pizza Rolls

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    • Quick to cook – cooking pizza rolls in the air fryer takes less than 10 minutes!
    • Perfect for kids lunchboxes. Like these pizza scrolls and muffin tin pizza cups, lunchbox ideas with pizza are always popular!
    • A delicious easy weekend dinner – turn the air fryer on, put a couple of these in to cook whilst you choose what to watch on Netfllix. So much cheaper and healthier than a takeaway.
    • Freezer friendly – make a large batch/cook in bulk and freeze for later.
    • A useful recipe for using up fridge leftovers: cooked veggies, cooked meats, different cheese (I love spinach and feta!)
    • Crispy golden outside, soft fluffy insides – the air fryer cooks the outside at a hot temperature giving it a crispy crust, whilst gently cooking the insides.

    Ingredients

    • Pizza dough – use homemade dough or store bought pizza dough.
    • Tomato sauce – I love using this homemade pizza tomato sauce, which I can defrost a portion before making these rolls, but you can also use store bought or a little tomato paste. Tip: You want your sauce to be thick and not too watery, otherwise it will make the rolls soggy.
    • Cheese – grated mozzarella or pizza cheese, or use a basic cheddar, and grate yourself – not only is it more economical, but it is something I always have in the fridge.
    • Other filling ingredients – finely diced pepper/capsicum (as I’ve used here), any cooked veg you have, mushrooms or spinach; ham, salami, or bacon.
    • Olive Oil – helps crisp the pizza rolls and make them a lovely golden brown.
    ingredients weighed out in bowls, the dough on a wooden board

    How to make pizza rolls in the air fryer

    1. Take a section of your pizza dough (from my basic dough recipe I cut it into 4) and roll out to a thickness of approx ¾ cm (.3″)
    2. Cut it into 3 rectangles.
    3. Top half of each section with a teaspoon of tomato sauce, leaving 1 cm (/4″) gap around the edges – this is important to be able to seal your pizza pockets and prevent any filling from leaking.
    4. Add 1 teaspoon of your toppings of choice (ham, capsicum, cooked chicken etc).
    5. Sprinkle with ½ – 1 teaspoon of grated cheese.
    collage image showing step by step process shots: rolling the dough, cutting it, spreading with tomato sauce and cheese
    1. Fold the dough over to cover the filling.
    2. With a fork, press down to crimp and seal the edges.
    3. With a sharp knife cut 2-3 small holes in the top of each roll (to let the steam out and prevent them from becoming soggy).
    4. Brush with a little olive oil.
    Collage of step by step process shots 6-10: folding and sealing the rolls, making steam holes with a knife, and brushing the tops with olive oil

    How to cook pizza rolls in the air fryer

    I have a small air fryer, so can only fit three in at a time, but a bonus is you can prepare another batch whilst these ones cook!

    Place the rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching. Bake at at 180˚C / 356˚F for 8-9 minutes.

    formed pizza rolls in the air fryer basket ready to be cooked

    After 8-9 minutes the pizza rolls are crispy and golden. Remove to a plate to cool slightly before serving.

    Cooked golden pizza roll pockets in the airfryer basket

    FAQ

    What can I put in pizza rolls?

    Anything that you like to eat on a pizza! Cooked bacon or salami, vegetables, chopped olives, goats cheese or feta…the opportunities are endless!

    What can I serve pizza rolls with?

    They are great on their own, with a dip, or serve them with a simple salad or alongside a bowl of soup – our favourites are roast pumpkin soup and carrot ginger soup

    Do I put the rolls directly on to the air fryer basket?

    Yes, you don’t need line your basket with foil or any other lining.

    Why did my pizza rolls split?


    Make sure you put a hole in the top of each pizza pocket with a sharp knife. This lets the steam out and helps prevent it from building up and causing your rolls to explode. If you cook them for too long, the filling will start to spill out. The next batch try cooking them for a minute or two less.

    My tips for air frying pizza rolls

    • If you want to use meat in your filling, make sure it is cooked before going into the air fryer.
    • If using wet ingredients such as spinach or mushrooms, sauté them for a couple of minutes and then cool before adding to your pizza rolls, otherwise your dough could become soggy.
    • Do not overstuff the pizza rolls, or your filling will spill out.
    • You can use puff pastry or store bought pizza dough if you don’t want to make your own dough.
    • The filling gets very hot!! Leave to cool for 5 minutes before eating to save burning your mouth.
    • Place rolls in a single layer in your air fryer basket. They can touch ever so slightly, but if they overlap each other this will prevent them from cooking as quickly.
    • Check your pizza rolls once they are in the air fryer after 5 minutes. The exact cooking time will depend on how powerful your air fryer is, and how many you are cooking at the same time. Philips or Ninja Foodi should take less time than a cheaper model like mine.
    Cooked pizza roll on a plate, cut in half to show the pizza filling.

    Serving Ideas

    They are great on their own or enjoy with a tomato dip, some spicy siracha, or a cooling yogurt cucumber dip.

    You can also enjoy the rolls as a main dish: serve them with a simple salad or alongside a bowl of soup – our favourites are roast pumpkin soup and carrot ginger soup, or add some crispy parmentier potatoes for a more substantial meal.

    Storage

    Fridge: Once completely cool, place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Freezer: To freeze pizza rolls, place uncooked rolls on a tray lined with baking paper, making sure they don’t touch, and place in the freezer until frozen solid. Transfer to a sealed bag or container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Take out as many as you need and cook from frozen at 180˚C / 356˚F for 10-12 minutes, until hot all the way through.

    Variations

    • Chicken pizza rolls: use leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken. Finely shred the cooked chicken and add a teaspoon to your rolls on top of the tomato sauce.
    • Extra cheese: because can you ever have too much cheese on a pizza?! Sprinkle a couple of teaspoons of grated parmesan cheese over the rolls once cooked and cooling on a plate. A little finely chopped fresh oregano or rosemary is also delicious.
    • Pepperoni: finely chop a couple of slices of pepperoni and add to the filling.
    • Vegetarian: Leave out the ham.
    • Vegan: My homemade pizza dough is vegan, so fill it with a vegan mozzarella or other vegan cheese and some cooked veggies such as pepper/capsicum and corn, mushrooms or wilted spinach.

    Whilst I love making these homemade pizza rolls in the air fryer, you can also make them in the oven:

    How to make these air fryer rolls in the oven:

    1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C fan/ 220˚C / 400˚F. Line two baking tray/sheets.
    2. Make the rolls exactly the same as for the air fryer.
    3. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheets, place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden.

    More easy air fryer recipes

    • 20 minute Air Fryer Carrot Fries
    • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
    overhead photo of three golden brown cooked pizza roll pockets on a plate, the backdrop sprinkled with grated cheese

    Easy Air fryer Pizza Rolls

    Author: Robyn

    These homemade air fryer pizza rolls take just 10 minutes to cook, and are a lunch and dinner idea that kids love!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Dough resting time (if using homemade) 1 hr
    Course dinner, light meal, Lunch, Snacks | Lunchbox
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 12 rolls
    Calories 118 kcal

    Equipment

    • Airfryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ball basic pizza dough ($0.93 /£0.45p)
    • 1 c (250ml) Tomato sauce (1 batch of tomato sauce) ($1.31 /£0.56p)
    • ½ red pepper/capsicum, finely diced – or other addition of choice ($1.49 /£0.24p)
    • 1 c (80g) grated cheese, cheddar or mozzarella ($0.93 /£0.40p)
    • 3 tablespoons Olive oil ($0.48 /£0.24p)
    • water, for sealing ($0 /£0)

    Instructions
     

    • Cut dough in quarter and place on a floured board, putting the rest back in a lightly greased bowl for later.
    • Using a flour dusted rolling pin, roll to a thickness of ½cm (.2") – a rectangle of roughly 24cm x 17cm (9.5" x 6.7").
    • Cut across into 3 rectangles.
    • Spread 1 to 1 ½ teaspoon of tomato sauce on half of each piece, leaving 1cm (.4") from the edges.
    • Top each with ½ – 1 teaspoon of additional ingredients.
    • Place 1½ teaspoon grated cheese on each.
    • Lightly brush a little water around the edges, then fold over the dough and seal the edges with a fork.
    • With a sharp knife, make 3 small holes in the top of each roll to let the steam out.
    • Brush each pizza roll with a little olive oil.
    • Preheat the air fryer to 180˚C / 356˚F.
    • Place in a single layer (my air fryer can only cook 3 at a time) and cook for 8-9 minutes, until golden.
    • Whilst they are cooking prepare the next batch of pizza rolls.
    • Repeat with the rest of the pizza rolls.
    • Cool for 5 minutes before serving, as the insides can be very hot!

    Making Pizza Rolls in the oven:

    • Preheat the oven to 200˚C fan/ 220˚C / 400˚F. Line two baking tray/sheets with baking paper.
    • Make the rolls exactly the same as for the air fryer but place on baking sheet rather than air fryer pan.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden.

    Notes

    Estimated costs: Australia $5.14. Per roll = $0.43
    UK £1.89. Per roll = £0.16p
    America – I am yet to calculate the estimated ingredients costs to make this recipe in the US. If you would find it useful please let me know and I’ll get calculating 🙂 
    Dough: you can use puff pastry rather than pizza dough if you prefer. Use homemade dough or store bought pizza dough.
    Tomato sauce – you can also use store bought or a little tomato paste. Tip: You want your sauce to be thick and not too watery, otherwise it will make the rolls soggy.
    Cheese – grated mozzarella or pizza cheese, or use a basic cheddar, and grate yourself – not only is it more economical, but it is something I always have in the fridge.
    Other filling ingredients – finely diced pepper/capsicum (as I’ve used here), any cooked veg you have, mushrooms or spinach; ham, salami, or bacon. Wet veg such as mushrooms, zucchini/courgette or spinach – saute them for a few minutes to release any moisture before using in the pizza rolls.
    Cook any meat before adding to the pizza pockets.
    Olive Oil – helps crisp the pizza rolls and make them a lovely golden brown.
    The filling gets very hot!! Leave to cool for 5 minutes before eating to save burning your mouth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 343mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword air fryer pizza, air fryer pizza rolls, air fryer recipe, kids lunch recipe, pizza rolls

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    1. Alexandra Cook says

      February 19, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely LOVE pizza rolls, and doing them in the air fryer is a game changer!!

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      • Robyn says

        February 19, 2021 at 5:48 pm

        It really is – so quick and easy (and great on a hot summer’s day when it’s too hot to have the oven on!)

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