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My homemade air fryer pizza rolls need just a few ingredients to satisfy all the pizza cravings for both kids and adults. They take just 10 minutes to cook and have no yeast whatsoever!
If you love fun air fryer recipes like us, try my air fryer bagel bites, air fryer potstickers, air fryer biscuits, and air fryer donuts next.
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I may be an adult, but pizza rolls hold a very special place in my heart. Instead of the unhealthy frozen ones, I make my air fryer pizza rolls recipe. Yes, you read that correctly! It’s faster than the oven, and contrary to popular belief, they are SO easy to make from scratch. Just ask my family… they request them weekly.
Why I love this recipe
- No frozen pizza rolls required. Traditional air-fried pizza rolls use frozen pizza rolls (like Totino’s pizza rolls or Annie’s), but not my ones- they are made from scratch!
- 4 Ingredients only. You only need homemade pizza dough (2 ingredients), sauce, and cheese.
- Easy to customize. Like my air fryer pizza, the base recipe acts as a blank canvas. You can add your favorite toppings, meats, and vegetables.
- Healthy enough to snack on. My dough is higher in protein, and there’s added fiber, too, so you can feel good enjoying one or two as a snack between meals.
- Perfect texture. You get a chewy and fluffy crust, while the inside is perfectly saucy and cheesy.
Key Ingredients
- Pizza dough. You have the option of either making my Greek yogurt dough or 2-ingredient pizza dough. Both use a combination of self-rising flour and Greek yogurt.
- Pizza sauce. I love using homemade marinara sauce (either my pomodoro sauce or sugo), but store-bought ones will work just as well.
- Cheese. Shredded. I use a mix of mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. If you can, I highly recommend shredding the cheese by hand because it melts SO much better.
- Pizza toppings. I usually keep things simple with some fresh basil, but add your favorite pizza toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, chicken, olives, etc.
- Milk or olive oil. Optional, but I like to brush the top of the pizza rolls for a chewy and firm crust.
How to make pizza rolls in the air fryer
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Make the dough. Mix the yogurt and flour together until a smooth dough remains.
Step 2- Knead and sauce. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured kitchen surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape. Spread the pizza sauce all over the dough, reserving around half an inch around the perimeter.
Step 3- Add toppings and roll. Add any toppings of choice, followed by the shredded cheese. Roll up the dough, then slice into 8-10 pieces.
Step 4- Air fry. Brush the exterior of the rolls with milk, place them in the air fryer basket, and air fry for 8 minutes.
Arman’s recipe tips
- If your dough is too thin (wet), add more flour to compensate. This can sometimes happen depending on the yogurt you choose.
- Air fry in batches. The pizza rolls should always be in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If needed, air fry a few at a time.
- Do not go heavy-handed with the toppings, or else they will seep out as they air fry, and the base will be slightly undercooked.
- Air fry on parchment paper, so clean up is a breeze, and there is no risk of the dough sticking to the air fryer basket.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Totino’s and Annie’s both make pizza rolls (also known as hot pockets or pizza pockets) that can be air-fried.
Air fry frozen pizza rolls at 200C/400F for 9-10 minutes.
Yes! Store-bought pizza dough works. Choose one that is enough for a 12-inch pizza.
More ways to enjoy pizza
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups self rising flour
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt and mix until a smooth dough remains. If the dough is too thick, add a little extra yogurt. If it's too thin, add more flour.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, around half an inch in thickness. Spread the pizza sauce on top, leaving room around the perimeter of the dough.
- Add the cheese and pizza toppings of choice, before rolling it up, jelly roll style. Use a wet knife to slice into 8-10 portions.
- Lightly grease an air fryer basket. Brush the exterior of the pizza rolls with milk or olive oil and place them in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200C/400F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Remove the pizza rolls from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
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Originally published March 2022, updated and republished August 2024
I never made something similar to this. Seems good!
4 ingrediennts, Italian, air fryer-what to say than thanks haha. Perfect snack when friend come over.
Am I able to cook a flat pizza in an air fryer using baking paper under the pizza toppings and dough
Check out my air fryer pizza recipe. 🙂
Can the pizza rolls be baked in conventional oven?
These are so quick and easy to make plus is that it taste so good. First time try and it’s a family favourite. Good to make anytime even good to take to work for lunch. Thank you Arman… appreciated
So welcome, Pat!
This is so easy to make. Homeamde pizza rolls and even in air fryer so healthier. Great!
Thank you for years of delicious meals and sweet desserts! The first low carb mug cake I learned to make, was from your website!🤗❤️
I have pure whey protein powder. Is this suitable for this recipe?
So easy to make and yummy. Thanks 😊
So welcome, Dawn!
I need to make these asap!!