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A close-up of golden-brown pepperoni pizza crescent rolls on a wooden plate with a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.

Mozzarella Pepperoni Croissant Rolls

Quick, cheesy, and utterly delicious, these Mozzarella Pepperoni Croissant Rolls are a fantastic snack or appetizer, combining flaky croissant dough with savory pepperoni and gooey mozzarella, perfect for dipping in marinara.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croissant Rolls
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough 8 count
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices mini or regular, quartered
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce warmed, for dipping
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Parchment paper
  • Small Bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Baking sheet (for oven method)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). If using an oven, preheat to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Stir well and set aside.
Assemble the Croissant Rolls
  1. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Lay them flat on a clean surface or a piece of parchment paper.
  2. Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over the wider end of each crescent roll triangle. Follow with a few pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  3. Starting from the wider end, carefully roll each crescent roll tightly towards the pointed end. Ensure the filling is secure inside.
Cook and Serve
  1. Lightly brush the tops of the rolled croissants with the seasoned butter mixture. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  2. Place 4-5 croissant rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overcrowd). Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If baking in the oven, place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove the cooked rolls from the air fryer/oven. Repeat with any remaining rolls.
  4. Serve the Mozzarella Pepperoni Croissant Rolls warm with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

These rolls are best served fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the air fryer or oven. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture. If you don't have mini pepperoni, simply quarter regular pepperoni slices before adding them.