Air Fryer Pizza Bombs {Easy To Make}
Introduction
Air Fryer Pizza Bombs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—golden, crispy on the outside, and bursting with melty cheese and savory pizza fillings inside. These bite-sized wonders are a game-changing appetizer or quick snack, combining classic pizza flavors with effortless air frying for maximum convenience and satisfaction.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry group, packing school lunches, or looking for a fun weekend treat, this recipe delivers bold, comforting flavors with minimal mess and prep time.
What Makes Air Fryer Pizza Bombs Special?
Air Fryer Pizza Bombs stand out for their irresistible flavor-packed punch and impressive speed. The air fryer crisps the dough to perfection while locking in gooey cheese, delicious pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce. Unlike traditional pizza, there’s no need to fuss with rolling out a giant dough or heating up the oven. Each bite is a compact explosion of your favorite pizza ingredients, making these pizza bombs an instant hit.
Gather Your Ingredients and Tools
A few simple ingredients come together under 30 minutes. Here’s what you’ll need:
– Store-bought pizza dough or biscuit dough for convenience.
– Classic pizza sauce.
– Shredded mozzarella cheese.
– Mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni.
– Optional: diced veggies or cooked sausage for extra flavor.
A COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey ensures perfectly crisp results every time. For easy cleanup, line your basket with Air Fryer Paper Liners, 125Pcs, 8” Square by Baker’s Signature. To quickly chop your toppings, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper slices veggies in seconds. Assemble your ingredients on durable Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 before rolling and filling each bomb.
How to Assemble and Air Fry Pizza Bombs
Start by flattening small balls of dough on your work surface, then add a spoonful of sauce, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and your favorite fillings. Pinch the dough edges to seal everything inside securely.
Preheat your air fryer and arrange pizza bombs in a single layer on an Air Fryer Paper Liner for a nonstick, mess-free cook. In just 8–10 minutes, your pizza bombs puff up and turn golden brown on all sides—no flipping required.
Brush the finished bombs with a bit of olive oil or garlic butter for added flavor, then serve hot for ultimate cheese pull satisfaction.
Perfect for Serving and Storing
Pile your finished pizza bombs onto a platter lined with a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White for a party-ready look and easy cleanup. Serve with extra pizza sauce or ranch for dipping and watch them disappear in seconds!
To store leftovers, let them cool completely and transfer to a Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) to keep them fresh and ready to reheat for up to 3 days.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields about 12 pizza bombs. Each pizza bomb contains roughly 110–130 calories, depending on your choice of dough and fillings. They’re the perfect bite-sized treat when you want a taste of pizza without a huge calorie splurge.
Air Fryer Pizza Bombs Recap
With a crisp exterior, melty cheese, and bold pizza flavors inside, Air Fryer Pizza Bombs are an unbeatable choice for easy entertaining or family-friendly snacking. Just a handful of pantry staples, your favorite air fryer, and a few minutes are all it takes to serve up a warm, cheesy treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Line the basket with an air fryer paper liner for easy cleanup.
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. On a bamboo cutting board, flatten each piece into a small round (about 3 inches across).
- Add 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce, a pinch of mozzarella, and a few pepperoni slices to the center of each dough round. (Optional: Use a vegetable chopper to prep extra toppings.)
- Fold dough edges up around the filling and pinch to seal, forming small balls.
- Place pizza bombs seam-side down in the lined air fryer basket, leaving space in between. Lightly brush each with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, if desired.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. No need to flip!
- Let cool slightly before serving with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
These Air Fryer Pizza Bombs deliver all the crowd-pleasing flavors of pizza in an easy-to-make, bite-sized format that’s sure to disappear fast!
