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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Air Fryer Pizza Rolls (From Frozen)

    Modified: Dec 1, 2024 by Addison LaBonte · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Air fryer pizza rolls or pizza bites are super easy to make from frozen in just minutes! No more waiting for the oven to preheat and no more soggy microwaved pizza rolls! They come out perfectly crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. Enjoy as a snack or appetizer with or without some marinara sauce on the side.

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    Air Fried Pizza Rolls or Pizza Bites in a bowl with cheese oozing out

    Pizza rolls (or pizza bites as I remember calling them) were one of my favorite snacks growing up.

    Now making them takes about half the time to make them than in the oven and there's no preheating involved either.

    I may be obsessed with not just air frying these pizza rolls, but with all kinds of frozen foods in the air fryer. I've tried all kinds of frozen food including bagel bites, mozzarella sticks, pierogies, egg rolls, potstickers, sweet potato fries, hash browns and tater tots.

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients you'll need
    • How to air fry pizza rolls
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Equipment
    • Gluten-free version of air fryer pizza rolls (or pizza bites)
    • Ways to Serve Your Pizza Rolls
    • Storing and Reheating Air Fryer pizza rolls

    Ingredients you'll need

    To make pizza rolls in air fryer, you'll of course need some frozen pizza rolls!

    Here are some good brand options for Pizza Rolls (or Pizza Bites) to make in the air fryer:

    • Grocery Store Branded Pizza Rolls such as Market Pantry Brand by Target
    • Annies Three Cheese Pizza Poppers
    • Amy's Frozen Frozen Cheese Pizza Snacks
    • Totinos (may not be fully vegetarian). According to VegBlogger, who reached out to the company for an answer, Totino's responded by noting that they use both animal and microbial rennet sources depending on the supplier.

    Aside from the pizza rolls, you'll also need some avocado oil spray.

    You can also use canola oil or coconut oil to lightly coat the pizza rolls. Just know that the taste might have slight variations, especially if using coconut oil.

    Just be sure to use a non-aerosol, propellant-free oil spray to avoid damaging your air fryer's non-stick finish.

    You can also use a spritzer bottle and fill it with your own oil if you prefer.

    overhead view of pizza rolls on a white plate.

    How to air fry pizza rolls

    If your air fryer has a separate elevated crisping tray or plate, be sure to insert it.

    Lightly grease the crisper plate or bottom of the air fryer basket with the olive oil spray.

    Place pizza rolls in air fryer as a single layer so that they are not overcrowded or overlapping.

    frozen pizza rolls in air fryer before cooking

    Air fry at 375° F for 5-7 minutes until pizza rolls are golden brown, shaking the basket after 3 minutes.

    pizza rolls in air fryer after cooking

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Should you thaw pizza rolls first?

    No, Pizza Rolls should be cooked from frozen and not thawed.

    Do you need to pre-heat the air fryer before cooking the pizza rolls?

    You do not need to preheat the air fryer before cooking the frozen pizza rolls. However if you do, note that you may need to reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes.

    Do you need oil for the pizza rolls?

    No, oil is not necessary for these pizza bites, however you can lightly coat them in oil for a more golden crust. They are delicious either way!

    How many pizza rolls can be fried?

    Depending on the size of the air fryer, you can easily cook 10-12 pizza rolls in one setting. If you are cooking more than one batch, you may need to reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes for subsequent batches.

    Can you put foil in the air fryer

    It is recommended to use air fryer liner before you toss in those pizza rolls. However, make sure they are evenly distributed and you have enough rolls so that the liner stays in place. If you have too few rolls, the foil will blow around in the basket which you want to avoid.

    How do i keep the pizza rolls from exploding

    Check in at the 5-6 minute mark to see how your pizza rolls are cooking. If you find that the cheese is starting to ooze out, take them out before they explode. Overcooking can result in a messy airfryer and a cheese-less pizza roll...and nobody wants that.

    Equipment

    I used a 5.5 quart Ninja air fryer, but you can use any air fryer make and model.

    overhead of pizza rolls piled on each other on a white plate.

    Gluten-free version of air fryer pizza rolls (or pizza bites)

    For a gluten-free version, I found the three cheese bites from Feel Good Foods to work well in the air fryer.

    box of gluten-free pizza rolls by feel good foods

    Note that there are only 10-11 pizza rolls in a box, but I used the same cooking time and temperature which worked out perfectly.

    overhead of gluten-free pizza rolls on white plate.

    The dough is made with cauliflower and rice flour and I found them to taste pretty good when I tried them.

    front view of gluten free pizza rolls on white plate.

    Ways to Serve Your Pizza Rolls

    Pizza Rolls are delicious by themselves, and you can make them taste even better with just a few additions if you are feeling fancy!

    • Serve them classic with marinara sauce.
    • Spread garlic butter or garlic aioli to for a garlicky pizza crunch. - check out our easy garlic sauce that goes well with this snack!
    • Sprinkle some parmesan cheese to add a nutty cheese flavor.
    • Keep it spicy by drizzling some hot honey on them!

    Storing and Reheating Air Fryer pizza rolls

    Store in an airtight container or wrap them in a foil. Leftover pizza rolls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    You can reheat them in the air fryer at 350° for about two minutes or until warmed throughout.

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    Air Fried Pizza Rolls or Pizza Bites in a bowl with cheese oozing out

    Air Fryer Pizza Rolls (from frozen)

    Air fryer pizza rolls are super easy to make from frozen in just minutes! No more waiting for the oven to preheat! Enjoy as a snack or appetizer with or without some marinara sauce on the side.
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    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer, cheese, pizza
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 190kcal
    Author: Sireesha A.

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 12 frozen cheese pizza rolls (*see notes below regarding a gluten-free option)
    • non-aerosol, propellant free olive oil spray

    Instructions

    • If your air fryer has a separate elevated crisping tray or plate, be sure to insert it. Lightly grease the crisper plate or bottom of the air fryer basket with the olive oil spray.
      frozen pizza rolls in air fryer before cooking
    • Place pizza rolls in a single layer in the air fryer so that they are not overlapping. Optional: If you want them extra crispy, you can spray the tops of the pizza rolls with the olive oil spray.
    • Air fry at 375° F for 5-7 minutes until pizza rolls are golden brown, shaking the basket after 3 minutes.
    • Allow the pizza rolls to sit for a few minutes before eating as the filling will be hot.
      Air Fried Pizza Rolls or Pizza Bites in a bowl with cheese oozing out

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    Notes

    I used the Market Pantry brand by Target cheese pizza snack rolls which are noted to be vegetarian on Target's website. Annie's three cheese pizza poppers are also a good brand to use, but note that they typically only come with 11 rolls in a box. *If you are looking for a gluten-free version, I recommend Feel Good Foods, which have about 10-11 in a box. The timing and temperature will remain the same for these.
    Keep the pizza rolls frozen until ready to use. Do not thaw.
    Be sure to use a non-aerosol, propellant-free oil spray to avoid damaging your air fryer's non-stick finish. You can also use a spritzer bottle and fill it with your own oil.
     
    I used a 5.5 qt. Ninja air fryer. If your model does not have a temperature setting for 375° F, set it to 380° F.
     
    Timing was based on a non-preheated air fryer. If you preheat your air fryer, cooking time will decrease by 1-3 minutes.
     
    If you are cooking more than one batch, you may need to reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes for subsequent batches.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Oil to grease the air fryer was not included in the nutrition calculation.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1g
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