Sandwich bread rolled around pizza sauce and gooey mozzarella, air-fried until crisp and golden — pizza night in handheld form.
Cheesy Pizza Bread Rolls
Sandwich bread rolled around pizza sauce and gooey mozzarella, air-fried until crisp and golden — pizza night in handheld form.
Serves 4 · 15 min · 370 kcal
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⚠️ Allergens: Contains wheat and dairy.
restaurant_menuInstructions
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Trim the crusts from the bread if they are firm.
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Flatten each bread slice thinly with a rolling pin or a smooth drinking glass. Avoid tearing the bread.
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Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of thick pizza sauce across the centre of each slice, leaving a clear 1.5cm or ½-inch border around every edge.
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Add approximately 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella in a narrow line near one edge.
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Add a small amount of optional pepper, cooked ham, or pepperoni. Do not overfill.
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Sprinkle lightly with oregano.
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Brush the opposite edge with a little flour-and-water paste.
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Roll the bread firmly around the filling. Press the sealed edge and both ends closed with your fingers.
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Place the rolls seam-side down and leave them for 5 minutes so the seal firms slightly.
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Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 355°F for about 3 minutes.
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Brush the rolls lightly with melted butter or olive oil.
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Arrange them seam-side down in one layer, leaving space between each roll.
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Air-fry at 180°C / 355°F for 7–9 minutes, carefully turning after approximately 5 minutes.
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Cook until the rolls are evenly golden and crisp, the seam remains closed, and the cheese inside is fully melted.
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Rest for 2–3 minutes before serving because the sauce and cheese will be extremely hot.
Chef's Tip
Oven method: Bake at 200°C / 400°F for 12–15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden. • Use thick pizza sauce rather than watery tomato sauce. • Use low-moisture shredded mozzarella. Fresh mozzarella releases too much water. • Keep the filling in a narrow line and away from the edges. • Do not secure the rolls with wooden toothpicks in the air fryer. • Cook one test roll first. If it opens, use less filling and press the seam more firmly. Safety notes: Any ham, sausage, chicken, or other meat added must be fully cooked before filling the rolls. Let the rolls rest before biting because trapped sauce and cheese can cause burns. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within two days. Reheat in the air fryer until steaming hot.
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