Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

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Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

These Air Fryer Pizza Bombs are golden, crispy pockets filled with melty cheese and pepperoni—ready in under 15 minutes for a quick weeknight snack or game day appetizer.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings: 8 bombs

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Pizza Bombs

1 container refrigerated biscuits Pillsbury Grands recommended
1/2 cup mini pepperoni or larger pepperoni, quartered
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded or 10 pieces of string cheese, diced

Garlic Butter Wash

3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, preferably freshly grated

For Serving

Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping

Equipment

Air Fryer,
Rolling Pin
Small bowl

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
Separate the biscuits from the can. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch circle using a rolling pin or your fingertips.
Place a small spoonful of mozzarella and a few pieces of mini pepperoni in the center of each flattened dough circle. Do not overfill.
Pinch the edges of the dough tightly to seal the filling inside. If needed, twist the top like a small money bag to secure.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to create the garlic butter wash.
Brush or dunk each sealed pizza bomb into the garlic butter mixture, coating all sides.
Place the bombs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking.
Once golden and puffy, remove and immediately brush with any remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve hot with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

These are best eaten fresh and warm. For storage, refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes for best results.