Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are the ultimate quick snack, far superior to the soggy microwave version or the slow oven method. By using the air fryer, you transform frozen pizza rolls into golden, crunchy bites with a perfectly melted cheesy center in just minutes. With a satisfying crunch on the outside and a piping hot filling, this is the easiest way to cure a snack attack or feed hungry kids fast.
Ingredients
- 12 frozen cheese pizza rolls
- Non-aerosol, propellant-free olive oil spray
Instructions
Prep the Air Fryer
If your air fryer has a removable crisper plate, ensure it is inserted. Lightly grease the bottom of the air fryer basket or the plate with the non-aerosol olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
Arrange the Rolls
Place the 12 frozen cheese pizza rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overlap them; keeping them in one layer ensures the hot air circulates around each roll for maximum crunch.
Optional Crispiness
For extra crunch, give the tops of the pizza rolls a quick, light spritz of the olive oil spray before cooking.
Cook
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 7 minutes. Shake the basket gently at the 3-minute mark to flip them around and ensure even browning.
Cool
Remove the rolls from the air fryer and allow them to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. This step is vital as the filling becomes molten hot and needs time to set and cool slightly to avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
Prevent Explosions: Every air fryer is different. Check the rolls at the 5-minute mark. If you see the filling starting to ooze out of the seams, they are done!
Gourmet Upgrade: Immediately after removing them from the air fryer, toss the hot rolls in a bowl with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried parsley for a restaurant-style twist.
Crowd Control: If you need to make more than 12 rolls, cook them in batches. Overcrowding the basket will result in steamed, soggy rolls rather than crispy ones.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 Rolls
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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