Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Cheese (Printable)

Golden cheesy bread twists filled with herbs and mozzarella, air-fried to crispy perfection for a delicious treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough

→ Cheese & Fillings

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
05 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
06 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Topping

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes to ensure proper cooking temperature.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately 10 x 14 inches.
03 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over half of the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes over the sauce.
04 - Fold the dough in half lengthwise to cover the filling. Gently press together to seal edges.
05 - Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 8 equal strips.
06 - Twist each strip several times and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
07 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic until well combined.
08 - Brush the tops of each twist generously with the garlic butter mixture.
09 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
10 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The air fryer creates restaurant quality crunch without the deep fried mess
  • Perfect customizable base for your favorite pizza toppings and cheeses
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket will make them steam instead of crisp, cook in two batches
  • The dough shrinks slightly while twisting, so make longer twists than you think you need
  • Serve them within 10 minutes for the best crunch, or reheat briefly to restore crispiness
03 -
  • Pat any excess moisture from shredded cheese with paper towels for extra crunch
  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil even if it is non stick, cheese will still stick

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