These homemade air fryer pizza scrolls make an easy lunch or snack, and are great for lunchboxes! They are quick to prepare using pre-made dough and are so quick to cook in the air fryer that they will be done in less time than your oven would take to heat up!
Why you’ll love this recipe
These pizza scrolls are just like a pepperoni pizza, but portable! They are super easy to prepare using pre-made dough, and cook very quickly in the air fryer. Best of all, kids love them, they are lunchbox-friendly, and you can freeze them, so make a big batch and get ahead of the game for when schools go back.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card for these air fryer pepperoni pizza rolls, or read on for all the details.
What do you need?
Pizza dough
Using premade dough (like Pillsbury) is a great way to save time, but you can also use homemade pizza dough for this recipe.
Or, you can use my easy 3-ingredient pizza dough recipe if you need a simple homemade dough recipe.
Pizza sauce
I like to use Mutti canned pizza sauce, but use any brand you like. Tomato paste will also work, though it is a good idea to add some herbs for extra flavor (try oregano, basil, thyme).
Shredded cheese
I normally use shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese for this recipe but you can use any variety of grated cheese that you like. Try adding in other types like Colby or Parmesan for added flavor, or try some pepper jack if you want to add a kick!
Toppings
I used diced pepperoni slices and chopped mushrooms. You can also use just about any other of your favorite pizza toppings, as long as they are cut up small enough. Fillings need to be cut up quite thinly so that they can be rolled up in the dough.
How to make pizza scrolls in the air fryer
1
Prepare the pizza.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. You are aiming for a rectangle shape, of around 35×25 cm/ 14×10 inches, but it doesn’t have to be exact.
Spread the pizza sauce out over the dough, leaving a strip along the lower long edges that is free of sauce. Then add the shredded cheese and other toppings.
2
Roll and slice.
Preheat the air fryer to 320°F/160°C. Then roll the dough up, starting at the top long edge of the pizza. Secure the dough by pressing gently along the edge that was left free of sauce.
Use a sharp knife to slice the dough roll into pieces around 3cm/ 1-inch thick.
3
Air Fry.
Place pizza scroll slices on a small cookie sheet to stop the cheese sticking to your air fryer basket (or use a small piece of baking paper if recommended for your air fryer). Air fry pizza scrolls at 320°F/160°C for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Storing
Once cooled, these should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, and use within 3 days. They will also freeze well – just pop them in ziplock freezer bags – and use them within 3 months.
To reheat these pizza scrolls in the air fryer, heat them at 320°F/ 160°C for about 5 minutes (defrost first if reheating frozen scrolls).
Air Fryer Pizza Scrolls
Ingredients
- 14 oz pre-made pizza dough (eg Pillsbury Pizza Crust)
- 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup toppings thinly sliced
Directions
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rough rectangle shape (approx. 14×10 inches/ 35×25 cm).
- Spread the pizza sauce out thinly over the dough, leave a strip along the bottom edge that is free of sauce.
- Add shredded cheese and the prepared toppings.
- Starting with the top edge, roll the dough up into a sausage shape with the pizza roll filling inside.
- Preheat air fryer to 320°F/ 160°C.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the dough roll into 12 equal-sized slices (1-1½ inches thick).
- Place pizza roll slices on a small cookie sheet or piece of baking parchment [Note 1] to stop the cheese from sticking. You may need to cook them in batches depending on how many will fit in your air fryer.
- Air fry pizza rolls at 320°F/160°C for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from air fryer and place on a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Notes
- Note: some air fryer brands do not recommend using parchment, so check your manual if you are unsure).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and provided for informational purposes only.
