Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Cheese (Print Version)

Golden, cheesy twists packed with pizza flavor, air-fried until crunchy and perfect for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough

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)

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

08 - 1 garlic clove, minced

09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes before starting preparation.

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 even strips.

06 - Twist each strip several times and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed 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 8–10 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.

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The air fryer creates this perfectly crunchy exterior that you just cant achieve in the oven
They come together in about 20 minutes from start to finish

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Let the dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling to make it easier to work with
Twist firmly but gently, and dont worry if some filling escapes, it just adds crispy cheese bits