Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls, from scratch, are so fun to make and even more fun to EAT!
Air fryers are perfect for making afternoon snacks. Sure, they're great for heating up store-bought food, but they really help make homemade snacks shine.
With Game Day coming up, you bet we're prepping to make our favorite Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings or the best Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken (which is a Reader Fave Recipe!)!
Making pizza rolls from scratch takes a few minutes of prep time, and just 5 to 7 minutes of air frying time!
What are these pizza rolls like?
Depending on where you live, pizza rolls may look differently.
Some associate the term with rectangular puffy, doughy Totinos pizza rolls. These are the commercial kind that you can buy for super cheap in frozen food sections of US grocery stores everywhere.
Some might envision the round, flat spiral rolls.
These homemade pizza rolls are sort of like Totinos party pizza rolls, but also just their own beautiful unique food. The dough is completely different, because I used wonton wrappers.
Wonton wrappers are conveniently the right size and shape to easily make homemade pizza rolls, and they crisp up nicely in the air fryer. So the crust is thinner than American commercial pizza rolls, but also crispier and, I think, tastier.
What's in homemade air fryer pizza rolls?
- wonton wrappers - I use these mainly for convenience: they're the perfect size for pizza rolls! But I also like the crispy crust versus puffy doughy crust of store-bought pizza rolls.
- mozzarella cheese - Use your favorite shredded mozzarella cheese, or a pizza blend.
- pepperoni slices - I like these pepperoni slices, but you can use your favorite. In the photos below, I share three different ways that you can include pepperoni into these pizza rolls: full slices, sliced in quarters, or cut in eighths for even smaller pieces.
- pizza sauce - use your favorite pizza sauce, whether store-bought or homemade
- dried oregano - I like to add just a pinch of dried oregano to each pizza roll for added flavor.
- water - you'll need a small bowl of water to use to help you seal the edges of the wonton wrappers.
Exact measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below, but remember that this is a very forgiving and flexible recipe! Play around with different amounts of each ingredient depending on your personal taste preference. You can also experiment with different fillings. If you do, please leave a comment below and let me know what you used and how it tasted!
How do you make air fryer pizza rolls from scratch?
I make this in my Ninja Foodi 8-quart Deluxe multi-cooker. You can also make this in a 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi, a tray-style air fryer or a basket-style air fryer.
ingredients for pizza rolls different ways to slice pepperoni add the pizza sauce to the wonton wrapper 
top with shredded cheese sprinkle oregano fold one half of the wrapper over fold the other half and seal with water roll up or fold the sides and seal with water use the tines of a fork to press down and add an extra seal to the edges let rest on parchment paper while you make the rest place on racks and air fry for 5-7 minutes at 380°F
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes.
Make the pizza rolls:
- Take one wonton wrapper.
- Place about 2 slices or so of pepperoni in the middle of the wrapper.
- Top with one teaspoon of pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle about one teaspoon of shredded cheese.
- Add just a pinch of dried oregano sprinkled over the top of the ingredients.
- Fold over one side, and then the opposite side. Dip your fingers in the bowl of water and seal the two edges together.
- Either roll or fold and seal the remaining two sides in, and seal with more water.
- Use the tines of a fork to press down on the rolled or folded ends to additionally secure the ends.
- Spray racks with cooking spray, then place pizza rolls onto the racks. Lightly spray the tops of the rolls with olive oil.
- Air fry at 380°F for 14 minutes. Halfway through cooking, check on the pizza rolls and rotate between racks as needed for even cooking.
- Allow to cool slightly at room temperature before serving with pizza sauce and devouring.
How to make dairy-free pizza rolls
Since I'm dairy-free and the rest of my family is not, I like to make a small serving of pizza rolls dairy-free. You know, so I'm not just staring at my family while they gobble up these delicious pizza rolls!
My dairy-free substitutions:
What is the best way to cook pizza rolls?
The air fryer is, hands down, the best way to cook homemade pizza rolls.
However, if you don't have an air fryer, you can also either fry these in a skillet on your stovetop.
Or, you can try baking them at 400°F for about 20 minutes.
NOTE: I have not made this particular recipe in either the stovetop or oven, so I cannot attest to how well this recipe will turn out using the other cooking methods.
How to store & reheat leftovers
Storage: Store leftover pizza rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave: place on a microwave-safe dish, cover loosely with a paper towel, microwave in 30-second increments until reheated.
To reheat in the air fryer/Ninja Foodi: place on air fryer tray, rack, or basket. Reheat at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes, checking regularly so you don't overcook them.
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Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 40 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese or pizza blend
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- water for sealing the edges
Instructions
- Take one wonton wrapper.
- Place about 2 slices or so of pepperoni in the middle of the wrapper.
- Top with one teaspoon of pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle about one teaspoon of shredded cheese.
- Add just a pinch of dried oregano sprinkled over the top of the ingredients.
- Fold over one side, and then the opposite side. Dip your fingers in the bowl of water and seal the two edges together.
- Either roll or fold and seal the remaining two sides in, and seal with more water.
- Use the tines of a fork to press down on the rolled or folded ends to additionally secure the ends.
- Spray racks with cooking spray, then place pizza rolls onto the racks. Lightly spray the tops of the rolls with olive oil.
- Air fry at 380°F for 14 minutes. Halfway through cooking, check on the pizza rolls and rotate between racks as needed for even cooking.
- Allow to cool slightly at room temperature before serving with pizza sauce and devouring.
Notes
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April says
I can't wait to try these for the big game this Sunday.
Lauren Vavala says
I'm totally guilty of loving those frozen pizza rolls but these are so much better. My kids and I will love these!
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says
These look amazing! I really do need an air fryer! Also for trying that paprika chicken recipe on your blog !
Beth Sachs says
What a cool idea! My kids would love these for lunch.
Gail Montero says
Crunchy deliciousness all over! These pizza rolls are perfect for the super bowl! YUM!
Maur says
My son would go nuts for these rolls
Maddie says
Great football weather smash!
Sunrita says
I just want to eat this now
Jessica Formicola says
My kids love pizza rolls, but I don't always love buying frozen foods. This recipe is exactly what I needed, thank you!