Easy Air Fryer Pizza Cannoli
Description
Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Cannoli stuffed with melty mozzarella, savory tomato sauce, and fresh basil. A quick, easy snack or appetizer that’s golden, cheesy, and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup basil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water, room temperature
Instructions
- Begin by slicing your 1 sheet puff pastry into 8 equal squares.
- Slice your 8 ounces mozzarella cheese into 1-2 inch chunks or cubes.
- Turning your square of puff pastry to where it creates a diamond shape, add 1-2 teaspoons of the 1/2 cup tomato sauce in the center.
- Add a few pieces of mozzarella cheese on top of the chunky tomato sauce.
- Add a few leaves of basil on top of the mozzarella cheese.
- Fold the corners of the puff pastry over the center, leaving the top and bottom open.
- In a shallow bowl, create the egg wash by adding both the 1 large egg and the2 tablespoons water. Beat until well combined.
- Place the folded pizza cannoli into the egg wash. Be sure to brush the top of the egg wash as well.
- Shake the excess egg off and move the pizza cannoli to the 2 cups panko bread crumbs.1 large egg
- Coat the pizza cannoli with panko crumbs and spray generously with olive oil.
- Place in an oiled air fryer pan and air fry for 5-6 minutes at 400F or until golden brown.
- Allow to slightly cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from the air fryer pan.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 448IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 2mg