Pizza Crescent Rolls Air Fryer Recipe
Introduction
These Pizza Crescent Rolls made in the air fryer are a quick and delicious snack or appetizer. Filled with pepperoni and string cheese, they combine classic pizza flavors wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for busy days or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 4 string cheese
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh minced parsley (for garnish)
- Pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Unroll the crescent dough and separate the triangles of dough.
- Step 2: Arrange 3 slices of pepperoni along the widest end of each crescent dough triangle.
- Step 3: Slice each string cheese stick in half and place one half over the pepperoni on each triangle.
- Step 4: Fold the ends of the dough in and then the top over, rolling up the dough to completely seal in the cheese. Repeat with all triangles.
- Step 5: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Step 6: Brush the butter mixture over all sides of each crescent roll and place them in an even layer in your air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Step 7: Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 8: Sprinkle the cooked crescent rolls with fresh minced parsley and serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Tips & Variations
- Try adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms inside for extra veggies.
- Use mozzarella sticks instead of string cheese for a gooey center.
- Brush with garlic butter before serving for extra flavor.
- Make it spicy by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
Storage
Store leftover pizza crescent rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes until warmed and crisp. Avoid microwaving to keep the dough flaky.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I freeze these pizza crescent rolls?
Yes, you can freeze them before air frying. Place assembled rolls on a tray to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer bag. When ready, air fry directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the cook time.
What can I use if I don’t have an air fryer?
You can bake these in a conventional oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
PrintPizza Crescent Rolls Air Fryer Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Pizza Crescent Rolls prepared in the air fryer. These crescent rolls are filled with pepperoni and string cheese, brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture, and air fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick snack or appetizer served with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 crescent rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 4 string cheese sticks
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh minced parsley (for garnish)
- Pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into the pre-cut triangle shapes.
- Add fillings: Arrange 3 slices of pepperoni along the widest end of each crescent triangle.
- Add cheese: Slice each string cheese stick in half and place one half on top of the pepperoni on each dough triangle.
- Roll and seal: Fold the ends of the dough in and then roll up the dough completely to seal in the cheese and pepperoni. Repeat with all dough triangles.
- Make garlic butter: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Brush dough: Brush the garlic butter mixture over all sides of each crescent roll.
- Air fry: Place the prepared crescent rolls in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed depending on basket size. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly minced parsley over the hot crescent rolls and serve immediately with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can use any type of string cheese or mozzarella cheese if preferred.
- Make sure to seal the dough well to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer model; check for golden brown color and cooked dough.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Best served hot for a melty cheese experience.
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