Description
Ultimate Pizza Rolls are a delicious and customizable snack or appetizer featuring soft pizza dough filled with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite fillings like pepperoni or vegetables. Crispy on the outside and gooey inside, these rolls are perfect for parties, snacks, or a fun meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 batch homemade or store-bought pizza dough
Fillings
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce (thin layer for richness)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (fresh or vegan)
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices or chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach
Others
- 1 egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water), optional for golden crust
- Flour for dusting surface
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking and crispy results.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick, making sure the surface is evenly dusted to prevent sticking.
- Cut Dough: Cut the rolled dough into 3 to 4 inch squares, which creates the perfect size for individual pizza rolls.
- Add Fillings: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto the center of each dough square, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and your choice of fillings like pepperoni or veggies.
- Seal Rolls: Carefully fold and press the edges of each square together firmly to fully seal and prevent filling leaks during cooking.
- Arrange Rolls: Place the sealed pizza rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Apply Egg Wash: If desired, brush the tops of the rolls lightly with the egg wash to promote a golden, shiny crust.
- Bake or Air Fry: Bake the rolls in the oven or air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza rolls to cool slightly for a few minutes before serving so the melted cheese inside is less likely to spill out.
Notes
- Use vegan cheese or omit cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Customize fillings to your liking—try cooked sausage, olives, or fresh herbs.
- Egg wash is optional but helps achieve a nicely browned crust.
- Ensure edges are sealed tightly to avoid fillings leaking during cooking.
- Pizza dough can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: pizza rolls, homemade pizza rolls, snack recipe, appetizer, vegetarian pizza, party food, easy pizza recipe
