Description
These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Twists are crispy, cheesy, and bursting with garlicky flavor. Made with easy-to-use refrigerated pizza dough and quickly cooked in the air fryer, they make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning, they are best served warm and can be paired with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
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For the Twists
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
For the Topping
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and lightly spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough Strips: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 equal strips for uniform twists.
- Twist the Dough: Gently twist each strip of dough and set aside to prepare for seasoning.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the twists.
- Coat the Twists: Brush each twisted dough piece generously with the garlic butter mixture to infuse flavor before cooking.
- Air Fry: Place the twists in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Add Toppings: Immediately after cooking, sprinkle the hot twists with grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley if desired for extra flavor and color.
- Serve Warm: Serve the garlic Parmesan twists warm, optionally alongside marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic butter for dipping.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispy twists.
- For a softer texture, crescent roll dough can be used instead of pizza dough.
- Serve with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or extra garlic butter on the side for dipping.
