Pizza Crescent Rolls in the Air Fryer Recipe
These Pizza Crescent Rolls combine the flaky, buttery texture of crescent roll dough with classic pizza flavors of pepperoni and string cheese. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, they come out golden and crispy on the outside with gooey melted cheese inside. Serve with warm pizza sauce for a delicious appetizer, snack, or party treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 crescent rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Crescent Rolls
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 4 string cheese sticks, halved
Butter Garlic Mixture
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Serving
- Fresh minced parsley (for garnish)
- Pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles to get ready for filling.
- Add Pepperoni: Place 3 slices of pepperoni along the widest end of each crescent dough triangle.
- Add Cheese: Slice each string cheese stick in half and place one half over the pepperoni on each dough triangle.
- Roll the Dough: Fold the ends of the dough in over the filling, then roll the dough upwards to seal in the cheese and pepperoni completely. Repeat this process with all dough triangles.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well combined.
- Brush Rolls: Generously brush the butter mixture over all sides of each rolled-up crescent dough.
- Air Fry: Place the crescent rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer size, you might need to cook them in batches. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 6-7 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the air fryer, sprinkle with fresh minced parsley, and serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella sticks if string cheese is not available.
- Ensure the rolls are sealed properly to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- For a crispier crust, you can brush additional butter halfway through cooking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
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