Crispy Air Fryer Cheese Twists (Printable)

Golden, cheesy twists air-fried to crispy perfection with herbs and garlic butter.

# What You 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 more 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately 10 x 14 inches.
03 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over half of the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the sauce.
04 - Fold the dough in half lengthwise to cover the filling. Gently press together to seal.
05 - Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 8 strips.
06 - Twist each strip several times and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
07 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic. Brush the tops of each twist with garlic butter.
08 - 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.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 25 minutes from pantry staples you probably already have
  • The air fryer creates restaurant style crunch without deep frying mess
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd or just treating yourself on a Tuesday
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the air fryer basket or theyll steam instead of crisp
  • The garlic butter burns easily, so brush it on right before they go in
  • These reheat surprisingly well in the air fryer for 2 minutes if you somehow have leftovers
03 -
  • Twist the strips firmly and place them seam side down so they hold their shape
  • If the garlic starts to brown too quickly, tent the basket loosely with foil

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