09/01/2026
Crispy Loaded Pizza Potato Pinwheels! 🍕🥔🧀
Who knew mashed potatoes could turn into these irresistible golden spirals? Each pinwheel wraps together fluffy seasoned potato, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, savory pepperoni, parmesan, and fragrant oregano. They are rolled, sliced, and air-fried until the edges become beautifully crisp while the cheesy pizza center stays warm and gooey. Serve them straight from the air fryer with marinara sauce for dipping!
Ingredients
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup finely grated parmesan
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup thick pizza sauce
¾ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
⅓ cup cooked pepperoni, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Cooking spray
Chopped parsley for garnish
Warm marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
Place the diced potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil until completely tender.
Drain thoroughly and leave them for 2–3 minutes so the remaining steam and moisture can escape.
Mash the potatoes until completely smooth. Add cornstarch, parmesan, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and oregano.
Mix until a smooth, manageable potato dough forms. Allow it to cool before rolling.
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it into an even rectangle approximately ½ inch thick.
Remove the upper parchment sheet. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough while leaving a clean border around the edges.
Sprinkle the mozzarella, chopped pepperoni, parmesan, and oregano evenly over the sauce. Avoid overfilling the dough.
Use the lower parchment paper to roll the potato rectangle tightly into a compact log.
Wrap the log and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes. This makes it easier to slice without losing the spiral shape.
Cut the chilled log into equal pinwheels approximately ¾ inch thick.
Arrange the pinwheels flat inside the air-fryer basket, leaving space between them. Spray the surfaces lightly with cooking oil.
Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes. Turn them carefully halfway through cooking.
Continue air-frying until the potato edges are golden and crisp and the mozzarella is completely melted.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.
