Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Twists (Printable)

Golden, cheesy twists air-fried for a crunchy, flavorful snack with Italian herbs and 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 a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a 10 x 14 inch rectangle.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over half of the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes over the sauce.
04 - Fold dough in half lengthwise to cover filling and gently press edges together.
05 - Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice dough into 8 strips.
06 - Twist each strip several times and place in a single layer in air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
07 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic.
08 - Brush tops of twists with garlic butter. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
  • The air fryer makes them impossibly crispy without deep frying
  • They come together in under 30 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer or the twists will steam instead of crisp
  • Work in batches if needed rather than sacrificing texture
  • The timing can vary between air fryer models so check them at 6 minutes
03 -
  • Let the dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling to prevent spring back
  • Seal the folded edges tightly so cheese does not leak during air frying

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