Pepperoni Pizza Twists

These gluten-free PEPPERONI PIZZA TWISTS are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for game day, or really, any day! Made with gluten-free puff pastry and filled with classic pizza flavors like mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning, they bake up golden, cheesy, and irresistible.

This recipe is simple to make and doesn’t require any special techniques, which makes it ideal when you need a last-minute gluten-free appetizer. The puff pastry does most of the work, while a quick egg wash and sprinkle of Parmesan add flavor and help the twists bake up oh-so-beautifully.

These pizza twists are meant for dipping! Serve them warm with extra pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing for a snack that works just as well on a party spread as it does for a cozy night in. They hold up well at room temperature, making them a great option for Super Bowl parties and game-day grazing.

If you’re looking for an easy gluten-free Super Bowl recipe or a fun twist on classic pizza flavors, these Pepperoni Pizza Twists are a must-make. They come together fast and disappear even faster, so you may want to make a double batch!

INGREDIENTS

1 egg

1 tsp water

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 gluten-free puff pastry sheet, thawed

2 Tbsp jarred pizza sauce, more for dipping

1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped

2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Optional: ranch dressing for dipping, blue cheese dressing for dipping

HOW TO MAKE

-Preheat oven to 425 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

-In a small bowl, beat the egg and water together.

-In another small bowl, combine Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

-On a lightly gluten-free floured flat surface, roll a thawed puff pastry out to about 1/4-inch thick.

-Spread pizza sauce on one half of the puff pastry, leaving about 1/4-1/2 inch border around the edges.

-Evenly sprinkle 1/2 of the Italian seasoning and garlic powder mixture on top of the pizza sauce.

-Sprinkle the mozzarella on top of the pizza sauce.

-Sprinkle the pepperoni on top of the mozzarella.

-Fold the plain puff pastry side over the other half with filling, pressing around the edges to seal.

-Cut the puff pastry along the short side into 8 equal strips.

-Gently twist each strip and place on the baking sheet.

-Repeat for the remaining strips.

-Brush the top of each twist with the egg wash.

-Evenly sprinkle the remaining spice mixture and Parmesan on the top of each twist.

-Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and cheese is melted.

-Serve warm with preferred dipping sauces.