Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

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Air Fryer Pizza Bombs are a crispy and delicious recipe. These pizza bombs are perfect for family dinners or as a snack at an event. These are prepared quickly in only 18 minutes, perfect for the quick snack option. It contains biscuit dough, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, pepperoni slices, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and seasonings. These items are simple, and they are simple to prepare as well. These Air Fryer Pizza Bombs contain cheese, not good for non-dairy diet. Utilize the vegan cheese instead for this purpose if required. Serve these pizza bombs with jalapeno poppers, iced tea, and cola to make them more delicious. These bombs store nicely, and they can be easily prepared in advance if required.

STATS:

  • Caloric count: 280 kcal
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Serving size: 2 pizza bombs
  • Cook time: 8 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 18 minutes
  • Course: Appetizer, Snack
  • Diet: Kid-Friendly
  • Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Spoon
  • Pizza cutter

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 can biscuit dough
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shreds
  • 20 slices of pepperoni
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BISCUIT DOUGH:

  • It will help to make the fluffy outer layer, which gets crisp nicely in the air fryer. Use store-bought to save time and for convenience. We can also use the pizza dough instead if required. It provides the chewy texture.

PIZZA SAUCE:

  • It will add the real Italian flavor and keep the filling moist. It is best to use the thick texture of the pizza sauce so it doesn’t leak during baking. Marinara sauce is the best substitute to make these pizza bombs.

MZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • It is used to make these bombs as it melts as well and gives the classic results. Use the cubes or shredded form to provide the pull. We have to use the low-moisture mozzarella cheese to eliminate the additional liquids.

PEPPERONI:

  • It will add a light, spicy, and savory taste to the filling. It is best to use the mini pepperoni slices so it gets stuff easily in the bombs. Turkey pepper is also the best substitute to make the light version of these bombs.

OLIVE OIL:

  • Use the olive oil to brush the top parts so they get brown and crisp well. Use the butter instead to provide the rich taste.

GARLIC POWDER:

  • Use the garlic powder to enrich the taste of the pizza. It mixes easily in the filing without getting burnt in the air fryer. Avoid adding the fresh garlic as it may provide a strong taste in these pizza bombs.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

  • Use the Italian seasoning to provide the real herb taste in the filling. Use the store-bought or make it at home with oregano, basil, and thyme.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Parmesan cheese is used to provide the nutty and savory taste in these bombs. It uses the fresh grated Parmesan cheese, so it browns well and provides good results. It also balances the flavor of all these items.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the air fryer at 350°F.
  2. Then flatten the biscuit dough into a small circle.
  3. Now apply one tsp of pizza sauce in the middle of each.
  4. Put the mozzarella & two to three pepperoni slices over it.
  5. Then wrap dough on the filling and tightly pinch to seal it.
  6. Now arrange the bombs in the basket and apply the olive oil on top.
  7. Then sprinkle the garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning over them.
  8. Now air-fry them for 7 to 8 minutes till brown and cooked.
  9. Serve them with pizza sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS & SAUCE:

  • Marinara Sauce
  • Garlic Butter
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Spicy Mayo

SIDE DISHES:

  • Caesar Salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Garlic Bread
  • Roasted Vegetables

PARTY PAIRING:

  • Chicken Wings
  • Mozzarella Sticks
  • Jalapeño Poppers
  • Nachos

DRINKS:

  • Lemonade
  • Iced Tea
  • Cola
  • Sparkling Water

TIPS:

  • Don’t fill the dough much, or it will leak.
  • Seal the corners tightly, then air fry them.
  • Cook them in batches, so they crisp well.
  • Place the parchment sheets so the basket cleans easily.
  • Include the cooked sausages, olives, or mushrooms to make it more flavorful.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the remaining bombs to the basket and store them for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Add them to the vessel and freeze for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare the pizza dough at home?

  • We could easily make it at home; it will provide the chewy texture, and it is healthier for us as well.

How to avoid the leakage of the filing from the bombs?

  • Don’t add lots of sauce to the bombs, and pinch the edges tightly to close them.

Can I prepare the vegetarian bombs?

  • Yes, use the mushrooms, bell pepper, or olives to make the bombs vegetarian.

Will we bake them?

  • Bake them easily at 190° C for around 12 to 15 minutes till they get brown.

Which cheese is best to use instead of mozzarella?

  • Use Monterey, provolone, or cheddar instead of mozzarella.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 280 kcal

Net carbs: 24 g

Total carbs: 26 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 11 g

Fat: 14 g

Sodium: 620 mg

Potassium: 170 mg

Serving: 4

Calcium: 180 mg

Iron: 2 g

Vitamin A: 120 g

Serving size: 2 bombs