Description

These Pizza Crescent Rolls made in the air fryer are a delicious, easy-to-make snack or appetizer. Using refrigerated crescent rolls filled with pepperoni and string cheese, then brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture, they’re crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfect for quick game day snacks or a fun party treat, served warm with pizza sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough and Filling

1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
24 slices pepperoni
4 string cheese sticks

Seasoning and Garnish

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 the triangles of dough carefully on a clean surface to get ready for filling.
Add Pepperoni: Arrange 3 slices of pepperoni along the widest end of each crescent dough triangle evenly.
Add Cheese: Slice each string cheese stick in half and place one half over the pepperoni on each triangle.
Roll Up Crescent: Fold the ends of the dough inwards and then roll up the dough to completely seal the cheese inside, ensuring no gaps remain. Repeat this for all triangles.
Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well combined.
Brush the Rolls: Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over all sides of each crescent roll for maximum flavor.
Air Fry: Place the crescent rolls in a single, even layer inside the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on basket size. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from air fryer, sprinkle with fresh minced parsley, and serve warm with pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and browning.
Use fresh pizza sauce warmed for dipping to enhance the flavor.
You can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats or vegetables for variation.
Make sure to seal the dough completely to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
Check your air fryer’s temperature accuracy and adjust cooking time if needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

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