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Frozen Pizza Rolls in Air Fryer

Published: Feb 2, 2022 | Updated: Aug 2, 2023 | Author: Neena Panicker

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Air fryer pizza rolls stacked on a dark plate

This air fryer pizza rolls recipe is so convenient and easy! Cook pizza rolls for a perfect after-school snack for a bunch of hungry kids. There’s nothing that’s more of a crowd-pleaser than frozen air fryer pizza rolls.

Air fryer pizza rolls stacked on a dark plate

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Pizza rolls are the perfect snack! When I was a kid, I remember eating Jeno’s pizza rolls. We loved those bite-size mini pizza snacks bursting with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese.

If you remember Jeno’s and were wondering why you can’t find them anymore, it’s because it was sold to General Mills and was renamed Totino’s pizza rolls.

My fondness for pizza bites didn’t last into adulthood but when my kids were younger, I would make pizza rolls for Superbowl or New Year’s eve as a special treat. And I can’t lie – I may have taste-tested a pizza roll or two!

Since I got my air fryer, I’ve been making lots of easy air fryer recipes, from air fryer brussel sprouts, to thawed chicken wings, frozen chicken wings, and frozen french fries. I’ve even baked a delicious pound cake in the air fryer.

I’ve found that the air fryer is the best way to cook frozen foods because it gets them really crispy, like air fryer potato skins, taquitos, and chicken nuggets.

Making pizza rolls in an air fryer is an easy way to get crispy pizza rolls that get done fast when you want an easy snack.

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Tips for Making Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls


Preheat your air fryer for a couple of minutes before adding the pizza rolls and flip the pizza rolls or shake the basket halfway through the cook time in order to get them to cook evenly.


For best results, don’t thaw before air frying pizza rolls.


You don’t need to place the pizza rolls in a single layer in the air fryer. You can stack them but don’t overcrowd the basket, which would prevent the hot air from circulating. I like to limit each batch to half of a (50 count) bag of pizza rolls.

If you need to make a larger quantity, do it in multiple batches. You can reheat the prior batches for 1-2 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit if they cool down too much.


Serve the pizza rolls alone or with your favorite dipping sauce. Here are some suggestions on sauces to serve with pizza rolls:

  • Ranch dressing
  • Salsa
  • Marinara sauce
  • Sriracha sauce

Every air fryer will vary. The first time you make pizza rolls in the air fryer, monitor and check on them 2 minutes before the cooking time is up. Adjust the recipe as needed in the future.

If you’re making mini pizza rolls, decrease the cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes.

FAQS


Do I need to coat the air fryer basket with oil?

You shouldn’t need to use oil in this recipe. I haven’t had any issues with sticking. If you want to use a light coating of oil spray it can help make pizza rolls extra crispy.

How long to cook frozen pizza rolls?

The air fryer time is about 8 minutes. Cook the pizza rolls at 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake them halfway through.

What brand of frozen pizza rolls was used in this recipe?

I used Totino’s pizza rolls because they are the most widely available. You can find different kinds with your favorite pizza toppings like pepperoni, cheese, or sausage. There are different brands available including generic pizza rolls from the grocery store, Annie’s pizza poppers, or Michelina’s.

Why do the pizza rolls explode when they cook?

It’s kind of difficult to keep pizza rolls from expoding. Pizza rolls typically burst because steam builds up inside and the pressure causes them to explode and the pizza roll filling escapes. The best way to reduce the bursting is to take them out when they start bursting.

Check on them periodically during the cooking process after 6 minutes. I find that they taste just as good, if not better when they burst and the tomato sauce and cheese ooze out!

What if the pizza rolls aren’t crispy and golden brown?

If you find that the pizza rolls are undercooked, add an extra minute or two to the air frying time.

What can I do with leftover pizza rolls?

Store leftover pizza rolls in an airtight container. They can be reheated by air frying them for 2 to 3 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I double the quantity?

How many pizza rolls you can fit in one batch will depend on the capacity of the basket of the air fryer. My Cosori air fryer has much more room than my Instant Pot Duo Crisp air fryer.

You can do it in two batches if you need to air fry double the quantity. The second batch may take less time to cook because the air fryer is hot.

How to cook frozen pizza rolls in the air fryer

Totino's pizza rolls brand pizza snacks - pepperoni 50 rolls
Totinos pizza rolls bag of 50 pizza rolls
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Left: frozen pizza rolls, Right: Air fried pizza rolls
  1. Keep pizza rolls frozen until ready to use
  2. Place frozen pizza rolls in air fryer basket or tray
  3. Air fry frozen pizza rolls, and flip them halfway through the cooking process
  4. Transfer pizza rolls to serving platter
  5. Serve with dipping sauce if desired

See totinos pizza rolls air fryer recipe details below

Air fryer pizza rolls stacked on a dark plate

Air Fryer Frozen Pizza Rolls

When you need a quick snack for a crowd or a bunch of hungry kids, there's nothing that's more of a crowd-pleaser than pizza rolls. The pizza rolls air fryer recipe is so convenient and easy!
4.72 from 7 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings (½ bag)
Calories: 220
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot Air Fryer or
  • Traditional Air Fryer
  • Silicone tongs

Ingredients
  

  • ½ package frozen pizza rolls (50 count package) *

Instructions
 

Air Fryer Instructions (See Note!)

  • Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. **
  • Add the frozen pizza rolls to the air fryer basket.
  • Cook frozen pizza rolls for 8 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit, turning them over with tongs or shaking the basket at the 4 minute mark.
  • Transfer the pizza rolls to a serving platter and serve with a dipping sauce if desired e.g. ranch dressing, sriracha sauce, marinara sauce, salsa.
    The pizza rolls are very hot when they come out of the air fryer!

Notes

  • Note: Every air fryer’s cooking time will vary due to wattage, capacity, and other factors. Always check on the food 2 to 3 minutes before the time is up to make sure it’s not burning or overcooking!
  • * Totino’s brand pizza rolls were used in this recipe. Nutrition information is for Totino’s pepperoni pizza rolls.
  • Don’t thaw before you air fry pizza rolls.
  • ** Preheat the air fryer if the air fryer doesn’t have a built-in preheat functionality.
  • Every air fryer will vary. The first time you make this recipe, monitor the pizza rolls and adjust the air frying time as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 pieces | Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg | Sodium: 380 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g
Course Sides
Cuisine American
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Comments

  1. iso says

    January 13, 2025 at 2:05 pm

    way too much typing for a 5 min cook

    Reply
    • Neena Panicker says

      January 20, 2025 at 7:36 am

      There’s a button right at the top that says “jump to recipe”. You can use that to go directly to the recipe if you’d like.

      Reply
  2. Amy Monroe says

    December 15, 2024 at 7:12 pm

    3 stars
    I adjusted to 375 and 6 minutes mine were just too done at 8 minutes

    Reply
    • Neena Panicker says

      January 03, 2025 at 11:02 am

      Amy, thank you for sharing your experience. As I mention frequently, air fryer wattage can make a difference in how quickly the food cooks.

      Reply
  3. Chele says

    December 12, 2023 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks so much. They turned out perfect which really pleased my teen daughter. That’s no easy task, either. Thanks again 🙂

    Reply
    • Neena Panicker says

      December 18, 2023 at 7:00 am

      Thank you, Chele! I’m glad air fryer pizza rolls worked for you.

      Reply
  4. Steve says

    November 25, 2023 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    Air fryers may be different but this is a magical sweet spot for me, fully cooked with nearly zero leakage, nice work finding the perfect time/temp combo!

    Reply
    • Neena Panicker says

      November 27, 2023 at 11:39 am

      Steve, thank you so much for commenting.

      Reply
  5. sueparr says

    May 16, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    Pizza rolls are my guilty pleasure. I added 2 minutes extra. No other changes.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      May 23, 2022 at 8:37 pm

      Thank you for taking the time to comment – I’m glad it worked for you.

      Reply
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