Description
Crispy pizza roll ups bring Italian-inspired magic to your kitchen with minimal effort. Cheese-filled spirals emerge golden and irresistible, promising quick satisfaction for hungry snackers craving delicious finger food.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough and Base:
- 1 pizza dough (thin crust)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for rolling)
Cheese and Filling:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, sliced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare your work surface by dusting with flour, then gently roll out the pizza dough into a thin, rectangular shape ensuring an even thickness.
- Brush the entire surface of the dough with olive oil, creating a light, flavorful base for the roll ups.
- Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Arrange pepperoni slices uniformly over the cheese layer, ensuring consistent coverage for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper across the surface to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Carefully roll the dough from one long edge to the other, creating a tight, compact spiral that encases the fillings securely.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into 1-inch thick segments, creating individual pizza roll ups.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the roll ups in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other to allow proper air circulation.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the rolls turn golden brown and the cheese becomes melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow the filling to set.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, creating a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Cold dough becomes harder to roll, so let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before preparing.
- Brush olive oil sparingly to prevent soggy bottoms and ensure crispy exterior.
- Grate cheese freshly for better melting and more intense flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Use parchment paper liner in air fryer basket for easier cleanup and preventing potential sticking.
- Customize filling by swapping pepperoni with ham, bacon, or vegetarian alternatives like bell peppers and mushrooms.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding cheddar or provolone for extra depth.
- Check roll ups midway through cooking to prevent burning, as air fryer temperatures can vary slightly.
- Ideal for meal prep – can be stored in refrigerator for 2-3 days and quickly reheated in air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg