Description
Savory air fryer pizza bombs deliver a crispy exterior with a molten cheese center that delights palates. Crisp dough pockets packed with zesty marinara and melted mozzarella create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni
Sauce and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 350°F (175°C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Gently press each biscuit into a thin, uniform circular shape, creating a smooth base for the filling.
- Deposit a dollop of pizza sauce precisely in the center of each flattened biscuit.
- Strategically layer mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni over the sauce.
- Carefully fold the biscuit edges inward, meticulously pinching and sealing to create a compact, spherical shape.
- Coat the air fryer basket with a light spray of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Position the pizza bombs seam-side down, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Delicately brush the exterior with melted butter for a golden, crispy finish.
- Sprinkle a generous blend of Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese over the surface.
- Cook in the air fryer for 7-10 minutes, monitoring until they achieve a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove and let cool briefly before serving alongside additional pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Seal the edges carefully to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
- Use cold mozzarella for easier handling and better cheese containment.
- Experiment with different fillings like BBQ chicken, vegetarian options, or even breakfast-style with scrambled eggs.
- For a gluten-free version, swap biscuit dough with gluten-free pizza dough or cauliflower crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg