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
list_altIngredients
⚠️ 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 Tips
- •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: any ham, sausage, chicken, or other meat added must be fully cooked before filling the rolls.
- •Let the rolls rest before biting — 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.
sync_altAlternative Ways to Cook This
Bake at 200°C / 400°F for 12–15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
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