Description
Mouthwatering air fryer pizza bombs deliver explosive flavor in every crispy bite. Cheese-filled dough pockets packed with pepperoni create a quick, irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 14 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni
Main Dough and Base:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 12 cup marinara sauce
Seasoning and Topping:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 350F (175C), creating an optimal cooking environment for crispy pizza bombs.
- Gently stretch each biscuit dough piece into a thin circular shape, creating a delicate base for the filling.
- Carefully spoon a small amount of marinara sauce into the center of each dough circle, leaving space around the edges.
- Strategically place mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices on top of the marinara sauce.
- Carefully gather the edges of the dough, pinching and folding to create a completely sealed spherical pocket.
- Generously brush the exterior of each pizza bomb with melted butter for enhanced flavor and golden color.
- Sprinkle a blend of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese over the buttered surface for an aromatic coating.
- Arrange the prepared pizza bombs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching to allow proper air circulation.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown exterior and crispy texture.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a moment before serving alongside additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Prevent dough from sticking by lightly spraying the air fryer basket with cooking oil before placing pizza bombs.
- Create uniform size by using a cookie scoop or measuring spoon to portion the filling consistently for even cooking.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like BBQ chicken, vegetarian options with bell peppers and spinach, or swap pepperoni for ham to customize flavor profiles.
- Seal edges tightly by pinching and twisting dough to prevent cheese from leaking during air frying, ensuring a perfect golden exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg