If you crave pizza but want to spend less than 30+ minutes crafting a homemade version (or ordering out!), this delicious Pizza Tortilla Wrap is the answer. Throwing this crispy tortilla pizza together only takes a few minutes and includes an irresistibly cheesy crust. The flavors are similar to regular pizza, though you'll find this option way less greasy!
You'll want to keep this pizza tortilla wrap recipe for days when your schedule is packed! It's flavorful, quick, and fun for the whole family. Plus, you can easily adjust the ingredients for each pizza wrap/calzone so it fits everyone’s taste preferences. This recipe is also great for lunches since it works well warm or as a cold pizza wrap.
Whip up a quick veggie side dish, and you'll have a satisfying dinner in no time. Here are a few favorite vegetable sides that I like to serve with the pizza tortilla wraps: Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts, Bacon Zucchini Fritters, or Roasted Mashed Cauliflower.
Another easy pizza recipe I like to make for lunch is Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy – Pan frying each pizza tortilla wrap helps create a delicious, golden brown color and crisp texture.
- Savory – The marinara sauce, pesto, and pizza toppings help create a delicious flavor.
- Easy – This recipe is ready in only a few minutes and requires minimal prep.
- Loaded with protein – Cheese and pepperoni are excellent protein sources to help everyone feel full and satisfied.
- Great for kids – This easy tortilla pizza in pan is fun to make for kids and adults!
- Serve as an app or entrée – These tortilla pizzas are delicious on their own, or you can add a side dish or two to turn it into a meal.
- Adjustable – Whether you prefer pepperoni or veggies, adjusting the flavors to your taste is easy.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Cheese: I prefer using multiple types of cheese to add more flavor to the recipe. If you only want to use mozzarella, you’ll need an additional amount to create the crispy cheese crust. Shredded cheese is best for the crust, as it melts more quickly than sliced cheese. It's also easier to control the amount when the cheese is shredded.
- Basil Pesto: I prefer using basil pesto for this recipe, as it adds freshness and flavor to the pizza tortilla wraps. However, if you prefer a different flavor like spinach, kale, or red pepper pesto, those will all work well with this recipe. If you have extra time, a homemade pesto, like this Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto, is also a great way to boost the taste.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make a Pizza Tortilla Wrap
Quick Overview
- Heat/grease a nonstick skillet.
- Add a small amount of cheddar to the pan.
- Press tortilla into cheese.
- Add toppings.
- Fold the tortilla and fry each side.
Step by Step Instructions
A nonstick pan makes it easy to flip/fold the wraps.
Use shredded cheese for the crispy cheese crust, as you can control the amount more easily.
Step 1: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Grease with cooking oil spray. Add about 2 Tablespoons of the cheddar cheese directly to the pan.
Step 2: Once the cheese has started to melt, press the tortilla into the cheese.
Step 3: Spread about 1 Tablespoon of marinara sauce on half of the tortilla and about ½ Tablespoon of pesto on the other half of the tortilla. Layer 3 pieces of mozzarella and 5 slices of the pepperoni.
Step 4: Using a spatula fold the tortilla in half. Fry on each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Turn this pizza tortilla wrap recipe into a full meal by adding a side and dipping sauce. I've included a few of my favorite options below for you to try with these tasty pizza wraps.
- Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
- Air Fryer Butternut Squash
- Garlic Bread in Air Fryer
- Garlic Bread Spread
- Melted Butter
- Mozzarella Queso
I love keeping this recipe simple and serving it with marinara sauce or pizza sauce for dipping. However, the above dips and sides will work well with pizza tortilla wraps.
Expert Tips
- Grate fresh cheese: Pre-shredded cheese does not grate as well since it usually has additives to keep the pieces from sticking together. Grating fresh cheese ensures a fresh flavor and a beautiful crust on each pizza tortilla wrap.
- Do not overstuff the wraps: Including more cheese and sauce may be tempting, but it will make the cooking process messier and the wraps more challenging to flip. However, if you accidentally go overboard with toppings, you can turn it into a double tortilla pizza to make it easier to flip.
- Avoid making tortilla pizza in oven: If possible, avoid cooking the tortilla pizza in an oven, as checking the doneness is challenging. Since these tortilla pizza wraps cook quickly, it can be easy to burn them in the oven if you're not actively monitoring them.
Additions & Variations
- Burrito-sized tortillas: Using larger tortillas allows you to separate the toppings in this wrap. Instead of adding everything at once into the tortilla, place each topping on a separate quadrant. Then, make a slice between two quadrants and fold the tortilla (with toppings) into a triangle. This method is great for on-the-go meals.
- Non-dairy cheese: If there are any dairy allergies or intolerances in the family, you can swap to non-dairy cheese instead. Skip the pepperoni or use a vegan version to turn this recipe into a vegetarian/vegan-approved dish.
- Sausage: Use pre-cooked sausage, if you prefer, as a pizza wrap topping.
- Veggies: Boost the nutrients of this recipe by adding veggies like sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, etc. Depending on the vegetable, you may want to pre-cook them before adding them to the wrap.
Recipe FAQs
If you're making my recipe, you'll only need to fold the pizza tortilla wrap in half. For a burrito sized tortilla, you'll start with the bottom left quadrant and fold up. Then, continue folding the tortilla over each quadrant until you have a thick triangle shape.
Tortilla pizza wraps use most of the same ingredients as a standard pizza (minus the dough). You’ll need tortillas, marinara sauce, cheese, and toppings. For my version, you’ll also need basil pesto.
The key to keeping each wrap pizza closed is allowing the cheese to melt slightly before folding the tortilla. The melted cheese helps keep the tortilla from popping open. Also, ensure you do not wait too long before folding the tortilla. If the tortillas are too crispy on the outside, they will crack/be more likely to not stay shut properly.
The best method for avoiding soggy tortilla wraps is by storing them properly with parchment paper. Keeping them in parchment paper (or wax paper) helps keep the moisture away since these papers allow the wrap to "breathe." You can also take pre-cooked pizza wraps and toss them in a nonstick pan for a few minutes to crisp them up again (and melt the cheese).
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Pizza Tortilla Wrap
Ingredients:
- cooking oil spray
- 1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, optional
- 4 flour tortillas
- ¼ cup marinara sauce, plus more for serving
- 2 Tablespoons basil pesto, optional
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese, cut in half*
- 20 slices pepperoni
Instructions:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Grease with cooking oil spray. Add about 2 Tablespoons of the cheddar cheese directly to the pan.
- Once the cheese has started to melt, press the tortilla into the cheese.
- Spread about 1 Tablespoon of marinara sauce on half of the tortilla and about ½ Tablespoon of pesto on the other half of the tortilla. Layer 3 pieces of mozzarella and 5 slices of the pepperoni.
- Using a spatula fold the tortilla in half. Fry on each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Notes:
- Cheese: I prefer using multiple types of cheese to add more flavor to the recipe. If you only want to use mozzarella, you’ll need an additional amount to create the crispy cheese crust. Shredded cheese is best for the crust, as it melts more quickly than sliced cheese. It's also easier to control the amount when the cheese is shredded.
- Basil Pesto: I prefer using basil pesto for this recipe, as it adds freshness and flavor to the pizza tortilla wraps. However, if you prefer a different flavor like spinach, kale, or red pepper pesto, those will all work well with this recipe. If you have extra time, a homemade pesto, like this Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto, is also a great way to boost the taste.
- Grate fresh cheese: Pre-shredded cheese does not grate as well since it usually has additives to keep the pieces from sticking together. Grating fresh cheese ensures a fresh flavor and a beautiful crust on each pizza tortilla wrap.
- Do not overstuff the wraps: Including more cheese and sauce may be tempting, but it will make the cooking process messier and the wraps more challenging to flip. However, if you accidentally go overboard with toppings, you can turn it into a double tortilla pizza to make it easier to flip.
- Avoid making tortilla pizza in oven: If possible, avoid cooking the tortilla pizza in an oven, as checking the doneness is challenging. Since these tortilla pizza wraps cook quickly, it can be easy to burn them in the oven if you're not actively monitoring them.
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