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Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

Delicious Air Fryer Pizza Bombs filled with cheese and pepperoni, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 bombs
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 16.3 ounce Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits
  • 1 cup pizza sauce divided use, plus more for serving
  • ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 4 sticks mozzarella string cheese cut into eighths
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter can use salted
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • fresh minced or dried parsley flakes for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Remove the biscuits from the can and with a rolling pin, flatten each biscuit into a circle approximately the size of a large grapefruit, about ⅛" thick.
  • Add one Tablespoon pizza sauce to the center of the biscuit circle.
  • Add 2 pieces mozzarella cheese sticks to top of the pizza sauce.
  • Then add 1 Tablespoon mini pepperonis to the top of the cheese.
  • Then add two more pieces mozzarella sticks.
  • Grab the edges of the circle and pinch to close.
  • Continue this process with the remaining biscuits.
  • Preheat a 6-8 quart air fryer to 350F degrees and spray the bottom of the basket with nonstick spray.
  • Add the pizza bombs to the basket, seam side down, giving them plenty of space for airflow.
  • Spray the pizza bombs with nonstick spray and cook for 6-8 minutes or until dark golden brown and cooked through.
  • While cooking, mix butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and Parmesan in a small bowl and melt in the microwave.
  • Once cooked, brush the pizza bombs with the melted garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley flakes.
  • Serve with additional pizza sauce if preferred.

Notes

Please refer to my FAQ’s for other substitutions or common questions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSodium: 644mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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