Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer to make for your next party? Here’s a recipe you are going to love. They’re simple to make and everyone will love them. Trust us, these pepperoni cheese balls are addictive!
Air Fryer Pepperoni Rolls Recipe Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped pepperoni
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
For the Breading
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning
- Egg
- Milk
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Marinara sauce for serving
Equipment Needed
- Small Cookie Scoop
- Baking Sheet
- Air Fryer
- Small Mixing bowl
- Medium Mixing bowl
- Dipping Bowl
For exact measurements, please see the recipe card below.
Make 12 cheese balls
Prep time: 15 minutes | Freezing time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 8 minutes
How to Make Air Fryer Pepperoni Rolls Recipe
Stir together the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Use a one-inch cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on a lined plate or baking sheet.
Freeze the balls for at least 30 minutes, until they’re frozen solid.
When ready to cook the cheese balls, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
Prepare the breading ingredients by stirring together the panko breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning in one bowl.
Add the egg, milk, salt, and pepper to a separate bowl and whisk until well combined. Pour the flour into a third bowl.
Place each frozen cheese ball in the egg mixture, then dip it into the flour to coat. Dip the ball back in the egg mixture, then roll it into the breadcrumbs.
Press the breadcrumbs into place and transfer each coated ball to the air fryer basket.
Spray each ball with nonstick cooking spray and cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Air Fryer Pepperoni Rolls Recipe
Equipment
- DOWAN Ceramic Dip Bowls, 3 Oz 8 Pack White Dipping Bowls, Serving Bowls for Side Dishes, Soy Sauce Dish, Gravy Boat Porcelain Dipping Sauce Dish for BBQ and Party Dinner
- Ninja FD401 Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL 8 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer that Steams, Slow Cooks, Sears, Sautés, Dehydrates & More, with 5 qt. Crisper Basket, Deluxe Reversible Rack & Recipe Book, Silver
- AmazonCommercial Aluminum Baking Sheet Pan, Jelly Roll Sheet, 15.1 x 10.6 Inch, Pack of 2
- OXO Good Grips Small Cookie Scoop Black/Silver
- Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids, 6 Piece Stainless Steel Metal Bowls by Umite Chef, Measurement Marks & Colorful Non-Slip Bottoms Size 7, 3.5, 2.5, 2.0,1.5, 1QT, Great for Mixing & Serving
- Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate & More for Quick, Easy Meals, Grey
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- Cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup chopped pepperoni
- Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Breading
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup flour
- Salt and pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Stir together the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Use a one-inch cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on a lined plate or baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for at least 30 minutes, until they’re frozen solid. When ready to cook the cheese balls, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Prepare the breading ingredients by stirring together the panko breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning in one bowl.
- Add the egg, milk, salt, and pepper to a separate bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour the flour into a third bowl.
- Place each frozen cheese ball in the egg mixture.
- Then dip it into the flour to coat.
- Dip the ball back in the egg mixture. Roll it into the breadcrumbs.
- Press the breadcrumbs into place and transfer each coated ball to the air fryer basket.
- Spray each ball with nonstick cooking spray and cook in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Enjoy with a side of marinara sauce.
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