Description
Crispy West Virginia pepperoni rolls emerge from your air fryer with golden, melted perfection. Cheesy, spicy fillings nestled in soft dough create a quick comfort meal that celebrates mountain state culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 20–24 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- Flatten pizza dough into a rectangular shape on a dusted work surface, ensuring an even thickness.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese uniformly across the dough’s surface, then layer pepperoni slices in a consistent pattern.
- Carefully roll the dough from one lengthwise edge, creating a compact cylindrical log with minimal air pockets.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into uniform 1-inch sections, maintaining clean and precise edges.
- Arrange rolls in the air fryer basket, allowing sufficient space between each piece for even heat circulation.
- Apply a generous coating of melted butter across the roll surfaces, then generously sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Position air fryer basket and cook at 350F (175C) for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until exterior develops a golden, crisp texture.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool briefly before serving alongside warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the pepperoni to suit dietary needs by using turkey pepperoni for a leaner option or plant-based pepperoni for vegetarian guests.
- Prevent sticking in the air fryer by lightly spraying the basket with cooking spray before placing the rolls.
- Ensure even cooking by rotating the basket halfway through the air frying process, guaranteeing a perfectly golden-brown exterior on all sides.
- Enhance flavor by experimenting with different cheese combinations like provolone or adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the filling for a gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg