Pizza Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

Easy pizza egg rolls air fryer feature image close up with toppings and marinara for dipping.

5 from 1 vote

Pizza Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer are a crispy snack that delivers golden air fryer crunch, melty mozzarella center, and classic pizza flavor. This pizza egg roll recipe wraps pepperoni and mozzarella sticks inside egg roll wrappers before air frying them until crisp and finishing them with garlic butter, Romano cheese, and fresh basil.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 184kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Air Fryer
Pastry brush
Small saucepan
Tongs

Ingredients

20 egg roll wrappers
80 large slices pepperoni 4 slices per egg roll
20 mozzarella sticks 1 per egg roll
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
cooking oil spray for air frying
water for sealing egg rolls
marinara Sauce optional, for dipping

Instructions

Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner facing you (diamond shape). Place 4 large pepperoni slices in the center. Add one mozzarella stick on top of the pepperoni.
Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly. Brush the top edge with water to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Place the egg rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each roll. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
Air fry in batches for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Brush the hot egg rolls with garlic butter and sprinkle with grated Romano cheese, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil.
Garnish with extra basil if desired. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Cooking Notes:

Egg roll wrappers crisp quickly in the air fryer, so leaving space between each roll helps hot air circulate evenly. Pepperoni releases a small amount of oil while cooking, which adds flavor and helps crisp the wrapper from the inside. Turning the egg rolls halfway through cooking ensures even browning.

Tips for Best Results:

Roll the wrappers tightly so the filling stays centered while cooking.
Seal the wrapper edges well with water to prevent cheese from leaking out.
Cook in batches if necessary so the egg rolls are not crowded in the air fryer.
Brush the garlic butter on while the egg rolls are still hot so the cheese and herbs stick.

How to Know It’s Ready:

The egg rolls should be evenly golden brown and crisp on all sides. The cheese inside should be melted but not spilling out excessively.

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