Air Fryer Pizza Pockets
Ingredients
- 8 frozen Rhodes dinner rolls
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
plus more for dipping if desired
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- pepperoni
- cooked Italian sausage
- additional desired toppings
Directions
- 1
Thaw 8 rolls according to package directions.
- 2
Once thawed, roll out each roll into a thin circle on a floured surface. Spread 4 rolls with 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce each. Add desired toppings on top of the pizza sauce. Divide cheese evenly on top of the toppings. Place remaining dough on top of the cheese and crimp together the edges.
- 3
Place in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 375 degrees F for six to seven minutes.
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About this Recipe
Craving that classic pizza flavor in a fun, handheld package? Air Fryer Pizza Pockets are your answer, offering a delightful homemade spin on pizza night that's incredibly easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
This recipe shines by leveraging the convenience of readily available frozen Rhodes dinner rolls, transforming them into perfectly portioned pizza pockets. The air fryer ensures a beautifully crisp exterior, creating a satisfying contrast to the warm, gooey interior filled with your favorite pizza toppings. It’s a simple technique that delivers big on flavor and fun, making homemade pizza accessible even on busy weeknights.
You're in for a treat with these Air Fryer Pizza Pockets. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of familiar pizza flavors, from the savory richness of pepperoni and cooked Italian sausage to the tangy zest of pizza sauce and the melted embrace of shredded mozzarella cheese. The exterior will be wonderfully crisp, a hallmark of air frying, encasing a soft, flavorful dough and a molten center. This is a straightforward dish that promises comfort and satisfaction, ideal for a casual meal or a hearty snack.
The beauty of these pizza pockets lies in their endless customizability. Feel free to swap pepperoni and cooked Italian sausage for diced ham, cooked ground beef, or even grilled chicken. For a vegetarian option, load them up with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or black olives. You can even experiment with different cheeses, like a sharp provolone or a sprinkle of Parmesan, to truly make them your own. Don't have pizza sauce on hand? A robust marinara works just as well.
These Air Fryer Pizza Pockets are ideal for a casual family dinner, a fun game day snack, or even a quick lunch. Serve them with extra pizza sauce for dipping, or alongside a simple green salad to complete the meal. They're designed for easy, enjoyable eating that everyone will love.