Description
Delicious homemade pizza bombs will explode with cheesy goodness in your mouth, delivering Italian-inspired comfort straight from your air fryer. Crispy exterior and melted center make these bite-sized treats perfect for snacking or sharing with hungry friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) mini pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 350°F (175°C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Gently stretch each biscuit dough into a thin, even circle using your fingertips.
- Carefully place a dollop of pizza sauce in the center of each flattened biscuit, ensuring even distribution.
- Layer cheese and pepperoni on top of the sauce, keeping the ingredients centered.
- Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling, creating a sealed pocket by pressing and crimping the borders.
- Melt butter and generously brush the exterior of each assembled pizza bomb.
- Sprinkle a mixture of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese over the buttered surface for enhanced flavor.
- Arrange the prepared pizza bombs in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each to allow proper air circulation.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until the exterior turns a rich golden brown and achieves a crispy texture.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a moment before serving.
- Plate with a side of additional pizza sauce for dipping, enhancing the overall eating experience.
Notes
- Ensure biscuits are at room temperature for easier handling and better sealing.
- Don’t overfill the pizza bombs to prevent bursting during cooking.
- Try different fillings like sausage, vegetables, or alternative cheeses for variety.
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg