Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Why This Works

Cooking pizza rolls in the air fryer gives them the crispy texture you want without needing to deep fry them. The circulating hot air cooks the outside evenly while the filling heats through.

You also do not need to thaw frozen pizza rolls first. They can go straight from the freezer into the air fryer, which makes this an easy option for a quick snack, lunch, or appetizer.

The garlic butter topping is what makes these pizza rolls extra delicious. Garlic powder mixes easily into melted butter and coats the crispy pizza rolls with plenty of savory flavor. Finishing them with Parmesan cheese adds a salty, cheesy bite that pairs perfectly with the pizza filling.

Conventional Oven vs Air Fryer

An air fryer is essentially a small, powerful convection oven that circulates hot air around food. The main difference is the size and airflow. Because an air fryer has a smaller cooking chamber and food sits closer to the heating element, it can cook food faster and often create a crispier exterior.

A convection oven has a larger capacity, making it better for cooking larger portions or multiple dishes at once. For smaller meals like making pizza rolls and foods you want crispy, the air fryer is often the more convenient choice. I rarely use my oven anymore, only to make larger pizzas or casseroles, and make a lot of food in my air fryer now!

Ingredients Needed

• Frozen Pizza Rolls: Use your favorite frozen pizza rolls. Keep them frozen until you are ready to cook them.
• Butter: Melted butter creates the base for the garlic butter sauce and helps the garlic powder stick to the pizza rolls.
• Garlic Powder: Garlic powder gives the butter a savory garlic flavor without adding moisture to the pizza rolls.
• Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the hot pizza rolls for a salty, cheesy finish.

How to Make Pizza Rolls in Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 380°F if your model recommends preheating. Otherwise, you can place the frozen pizza rolls directly into the air fryer basket.

Arrange the pizza rolls in a single layer. Try not to overcrowd the basket because the hot air needs room to circulate around each pizza roll.

Air fry at 380°F for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Cooking times can vary depending on your air fryer and the brand of pizza rolls, so check them toward the end of the cooking time.

While the pizza rolls cook, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic powder until well combined.

Toss the warm pizza rolls with the garlic butter sauce or brush the sauce over them. Finish with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Storage

Leftover pizza rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow them to cool before storing.

To reheat, place the pizza rolls back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through. The air fryer will help bring back some of their crispiness.

Serving Suggestions

These garlic Parmesan air fryer pizza rolls make an easy snack, appetizer, or quick lunch or with a bag of Ceasar Salad mix.

Serve them with warm marinara or pizza sauce for dipping. You can also pair them with ranch dressing, garlic butter, or your favorite dipping sauce.

For a party, place the pizza rolls on a serving platter and sprinkle them with extra Parmesan cheese. Add a little dried parsley or Italian seasoning if you want even more flavor.