Homemade Pizza Rolls in Air Fryer

Homemade pizza rolls in the air fryer are simple to make and taste amazing. Perfect for lunch, after-school snacks, or as an appetizer. Plus, making them from scratch tastes SO much better than frozen!

These super easy homemade pizza rolls are everything you love about pizza – ooey gooey cheese and spicy pepperoni wrapped up in a delicious flaky wonton wrapper. They slide into the air fryer, and in less than 15 minutes, you’ve got hot and tasty homemade pizza rolls that the whole family will cheer for!

How to Make the Best Pizza Rolls

When you’re making pizza rolls from scratch, the ratio of ingredients you use is really important. Make sure you use enough sauce so they’re not dry, and enough fillings like cheese and pepperoni to give them lots of flavor. Using seasonings like basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning will give your homemade pizza rolls an extra yummy kick, too!

Are Pizza Rolls American?

Pizza rolls were invented in Duluth, Minnesota, by a food entrepreneur names Jeno Paulucci. But Pillsbury bought the ‘Pizza Rolls’ trademark from Paulucci. Pillsbury owned Totino’s Pizza and made launched Totino’s Pizza Rolls, making them a stable snack food all over the country.

Now, Pizza Rolls are eaten all over the world! But Totino’s isn’t available everywhere, so other brands have invented their own versions. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own pizza rolls at home.

How Can I Doctor Up Pizza Rolls?

If you’re asking yourself, What can I put in my pizza rolls, the answer is anything! Pizza rolls are as versatile as pizza itself! You can use any toppings to fill your pizza rolls. Here are some ideas:

• Cooked sausage
• Bacon
• Cooked bell pepper
• Canned or fresh mushrooms
• Jalapenos
• Pineapple
• Ham
• Diced onion
• Diced tomato
• Parmesan

Easy Pizza Roll Recipes

Margarita Pizza Rolls – tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil

Meat Lovers Pizza Rolls – pepperoni, bacon, ham, sausage, ground beef, mozzarella, pizza sauce

Hawaiian Pizza Rolls – bacon, ham, pineapple, mozzarella, pizza sauce

BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls – BBQ sauce (instead of tomato sauce), chicken, red onion, bacon, cheddar mozzarella blend, pizza sauce

Canadian Pizza Rolls – pepperoni, mushroom, bacon, mozzarella, pizza sauce

Veggie Lovers Pizza Rolls – onion, bell pepper, mushroom, diced tomato, jalapenos, pizza sauce, mozzarella

Homemade Pizza Rolls in Air Fryer Ingredients

You’ll Need:

• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 30 wonton wrappers (rice wrappers for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

How to Make Homemade Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer

STEP ONE: Prep the pizza rolls. Spread out several wontons or rice wrappers. Add some marinara, pepperoni, and cheese to each wrapper towards one edge of the wrapper to help with sealing. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

STEP TWO: Seal the pizza rolls. Wet a pastry brush with water and wet the edges of the wrapper. Fold over and press shut. Brush with olive oil and place onto the air fryer rack. Repeat.

STEP THREE: Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F. Cook pizza rolls in batches or freeze extras for later. Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip. Brush with additional olive oil and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.

STEP FOUR: Serve. Serve hot dipped in marinara sauce.

Notes and Helpful Tips:

• Don’t overstuff your pizza rolls! Make sure they’ll seal or else you’ll have your fillings bursting out in the air fryer.
• Try to get the olive oil over the whole pizza roll in an even layer. That’s how your pizza rolls will get a nice golden brown color.
• If you choose to put additional ingredients in your pizza rolls, it’s a good idea to pre-cook them. Your pizza rolls won’t be in the air fryer long enough to cook meat or soften veggies.

Can I Freeze Homemade Pizza Rolls?

Yes, you can freeze homemade pizza rolls. There are 2 ways to freeze these homemade pizza rolls. You can prepare them and individually freeze them before cooking for future meals, or you can freeze them after you air fry them.

• To Freeze Before Cooking: Prepare your pizza rolls until the point that you seal the wrapper. Lay the pizza rolls in servings in wax paper or plastic wrap, then place them in a Ziploc bag. Wrap them as tightly as possible. They’ll last in the freezer for about 3 months. When you’re ready to cook them, allow your pizza rolls to come to room temperature, then follow the remaining instructions.
• To Freeze After Cooking: Allow your pizza rolls to cool to room temperature, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Place them in Ziploc bags and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to reheat them, let them come to room temperature, then place them in the air fryer at 370 for 5-10 minutes, until the insides are hot.

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