Air Fryer Pizza Sticks

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7–9 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 (8 pizza sticks)

Ingredients

• 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
• 8 slices sandwich bread
• 24 slices pepperoni (optional)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Cooking spray

For Serving

• 1 cup pizza sauce, warmed
• Ranch dressing (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Trim the crusts from the bread and flatten each slice with a rolling pin.
3. Place 3 slices of pepperoni (if using) near one edge of each slice of bread.
4. Lay one mozzarella cheese stick on top of the pepperoni.
5. Roll the bread tightly around the filling and pinch the seam to seal. Place the rolls seam-side down.
6. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
7. Brush each pizza stick with the seasoned butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the pizza sticks in a single layer, leaving space between each one.
9. Air fry for 7–9 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
10. Serve immediately with warm pizza sauce and ranch dressing, if desired.

Serving Suggestions

• Caesar salad
• Marinara dipping sauce
• Garlic bread
• Fresh vegetable sticks
• Potato wedges

Tips

• Use firm mozzarella string cheese to prevent excessive melting.
• Keep the seam side down during cooking to help the rolls stay closed.
• Avoid overfilling to prevent cheese from leaking out.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes to restore crispiness.