Description
Crispy tortilla pizza rolls showcase a quick, delightful meal blending Mexican and Italian flavors. Home cooks can easily craft these delectable rolls with minimal ingredients and zero complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free, flour style wrap sized)
- ½ cup (120 ml) marinara or pizza sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese (vegan or regular)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) finely chopped basil (optional, can substitute parsley or spinach)
Instructions
- Preparation: Microwave tortillas for 15-30 seconds until soft and malleable, creating a smooth, flexible surface for rolling.
- Sauce and Cheese Layer: Evenly spread marinara sauce across each tortilla, leaving a small margin around the edges, then generously distribute mozzarella cheese and sprinkle fresh basil for enhanced flavor profile.
- Rolling Technique: Fold tortilla sides inward, creating a compact rectangular shape, then carefully roll and seal the top and bottom edges to lock in the fillings securely.
- Air Frying Process: Position rolled pizzas in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, allowing sufficient space for hot air circulation, and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior with melted, bubbling cheese.
- Serving Presentation: Allow pizza rolls to cool briefly, then slice into four equal segments, presenting with warm marinara sauce for dipping and enhancing the overall culinary experience.
Notes
- Tortilla Preparation Tip: Microwave tortillas briefly to enhance pliability and prevent cracking, ensuring smooth rolling without tearing.
- Sauce Spreading Strategy: Apply a thin marinara layer, leaving small edges clear to minimize messy overflow during air frying.
- Cheese and Herb Distribution: Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and fresh basil for balanced flavor and optimal melting performance.
- Sealing Technique: Fold tortillas tightly with precise edges to lock in ingredients and create a crispy, compact pizza roll that holds together during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg