Pizza rolls in the air fryer are a fantastic, kid-friendly choice that’s easy to adapt to personal preferences and nutritional needs. They’re easy to eat, which makes them perfect for the lunchbox and various meals. I’ve used them myself for all my children’s birthday parties. Partly because it’s easy, and partly because they’re kid-friendly, since it’s usually something all children like.
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I recommend this fresh lemonade with our pizza rolls
For kid-friendly dishes like pizza rolls, a good lemonade is always a hit. The fresh citrus cuts nicely through the richness of the cheese and gives the children a delicious thirst quencher with their food. I can warmly recommend Lemon and Lime lemonade by Tuxen Brewing Co – it’s organic and has a lovely natural taste without being too sweet.
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Tips for kid-friendly pizza rolls in the air fryer for the lunchbox
- Cold or Warm:Pizza rolls in the air fryer can be enjoyed both cold and warm. If your child prefers them warm, you can heat them in the morning and pack them in a thermos container to keep them warm until lunch.
- Healthy Sides:Combine them with healthier sides such as sliced fruit, vegetable sticks, a small box of hummus or a yogurt to create a more nutritionally balanced lunchbox.
- Dips and Side Spreads:Include a small container of tomato sauce, pesto or a mild cheese cream as a dip to add extra flavor.
- Make a Salad Wrap:Pack a small salad with leafy greens, and let your child make a mini salad wrap by placing a pizza roll inside a lettuce leaf. It’s fun and different!
- Keep Them Fresh:To keep the rolls fresh and prevent them from getting soggy, wrap them in baking paper or in an airtight container.
- Variations:Consider varying the filling in the pizza rolls from week to week to keep the lunchbox exciting. Try different types of cheese, meat or even vegetarian versions with vegetables.
FAQ
Yes, the pizza pinwheels can be frozen for up to 3 months. There’s no need to thaw them – reheat them straight from frozen in the air fryer at 160 °C until they’re crispy and hot all the way through.
Yes, they’re perfect for a packed lunch and taste good both cold and warm. Wrap them in baking paper or put them in an airtight container so they don’t go soft, and keep them in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
You can use 400 g of shop-bought pizza dough or your own homemade dough. Roll out the dough, spread over tomato purée, cheese and ham, roll it up tightly and cut it into slices about 2 cm thick. That gives you about 14 pinwheels, which need 8-10 minutes at 180 °C.
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Kid-Friendly Pizza Pinwheels in the Air Fryer
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Ingredients
- 400 g pizza dough (shop-bought or homemade)
- 100 g grated mozzarella cheese
- 50 g ham strips
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 handful fresh basil (to garnish (optional))
How to make it
- Prepare the Dough:Roll out the pizza dough on a cutting board. Spread the tomato purée evenly over the dough using a knife or an offset spatula.
- Add the Filling:Sprinkle grated mozzarella, ham strips and dried oregano over the dough. Add a small pinch of salt for extra flavour.
- Roll the Dough:Starting from the long side, roll the dough up tightly into a long log.
- Cut the Pinwheels:Cut the roll into slices about 2 cm thick. You should end up with around 12-16 pinwheels.
- Air Fryer Prep:Lightly brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with olive oil to stop the pinwheels from sticking.
- Cook the Pinwheels:Place the pinwheels in the air fryer with a little space between them. You may need to cook them in several batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cooking:Cook the pinwheels in the air fryer at 180°C for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serving:Let the pinwheels cool for a couple of minutes, and garnish with fresh basil before serving, if you like.
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Serving suggestions
- As Part of a Brunch: Serve the pizza pinwheels alongside fruit, yoghurt or a light salad for a balanced brunch.
- As a Side for Soup or Salad: They are perfect as a side for a light soup or a fresh green salad for a more substantial meal.
- As Part of a Tapas or Snack Spread: Pizza pinwheels can be part of a larger snack spread with various small bites such as olives, cheese, vegetable sticks and dips.
- As Part of a Dinner: They can be served as a fun, kid-friendly side with simple dishes such as pasta, grilled vegetables or a mild chicken dish.
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