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Homemade pizza rolls on a parchment-lined plate set on a red and white checkered napkin, with one pizza roll dipped in pizza sauce.
Lexi Harrison

Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

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These homemade air fryer pizza rolls are crispy, cheesy and way better than the ones from the freezer aisle. Our shortcut for crispy edges without the deep fryer: egg roll wrappers! We fill them with a pepperoni, mozzarella and pizza sauce filling, cut into bite-sized pillows, and air fry until golden brown and piping hot. This is the newest appetizer addition to our Better Than Store-Bought series!
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 36 pizza rolls
Course: Appetizer, Better Than Store Bought, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 48

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Ingredients
  

For the filling:
  • ¾ cup pizza sauce plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 ¼ cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese finely shredded and chopped
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for topping
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ ounces pepperoni very finely chopped
For wrapping:
  • 18 egg roll wrappers 6x6 inches
  • water for sealing
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado oil) for brushing

Equipment

Method
 

  1. To a small saucepan, add the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and cooking down until the sauce is thickened and reduced to about ½ cup. It's done when you can run a spatula through the sauce and it doesn't immediately run back together.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the mozzarella, parmesan and cornstarch, then add in the chopped pepperoni and pizza sauce, stirring until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Place one egg roll wrapper on a flat surface. Portion ½ tablespoon (1 ½ tsp) of filling onto the center of all four quadrants so they're evenly spaced.
  4. Using a pastry brush or your finger, brush a liberal amount of water all around the filling and edges of the egg roll wrapper. Go all the way to the very edges of the filling (this is necessary to make sure the edges seal fully so the filling doesn't burst out while cooking).
  5. Place another egg roll wrapper on top and use your hands to gently flatten out the filling, then seal all four quadrants. Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut into four separate pizza rolls. Then, trim the edges of each pizza roll on all four sides so there's only about ⅛-1/4-inch around the filling. Make sure the edges are all well sealed.
  6. Repeat with all remaining egg roll wrappers.
  7. Preheat air fryer to 350˚F. Place a single layer of pizza rolls in the air fryer and brush the tops with oil (don't brush too much oil on the edges, just the center, otherwise they may burn too quickly).
  8. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown and very crispy. Repeat with remaining pizza rolls.
  9. Serve warm with more pizza sauce and (optional) parmesan sprinkled on top.

Notes

  • Batches: We can usually fit about 9 pizza rolls in our air fryer at a time, so plan on about 4 batches. The cook time listed is per batch.
  • Oven: We prefer the air fryer for the crispiest exterior, but you can also bake these at 350 to 375˚F until golden brown. (I haven't tested an exact bake time, but it should take a few extra minutes compared to the air fryer, and you should also flip them over halfway through.)
  • Make it vegetarian: Leave out the pepperoni and add more cheese, or use a meat-free alternative.
  • To freeze: Assemble the pizza rolls, then freeze in a single layer (not touching) on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Air fry straight from the freezer, adding 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, air fry at 350˚F for 2 to 3 minutes, until crispy again.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 58IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.3mg

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