Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Twists (Printable)

Golden cheesy bread twists packed with mozzarella, Parmesan, herbs, and a touch of garlic butter.

# 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 extra 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
02 - On lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into 10 x 14 inch rectangle.
03 - Spread pizza sauce over half the dough. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes if using.
04 - Fold dough in half lengthwise to cover filling. Press edges gently to seal.
05 - Using sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice dough into 8 equal strips.
06 - Twist each strip several times. Place in single layer in air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
07 - In small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic. Brush tops of each twist with garlic butter mixture.
08 - Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates restaurant style crunch without deep frying mess or oil
  • Ready in 25 minutes start to finish faster than delivery arrives
  • Customizable fillings mean everyone gets exactly what they crave
02 -
  • Crowding the air fryer basket makes twists steam instead of crisp, better to do two batches
  • Let the dough rest at room temperature while you prep the filling, it resists stretching when cold
  • The garlic butter burns easily so brush it on after the flips not before the first air fry
03 -
  • Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan on top after the garlic butter for a cheesy crust
  • Use kitchen scissors to cut the dough strips if you do not have a pizza cutter

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