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Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

Delicious, fun-to-eat pizza pockets filled with cheese and your favorite toppings, made quickly in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce For dipping
  • to taste pepperoni slices Use Halal-friendly alternatives if desired
  • as needed cooking spray For greasing the air fryer basket
  • to taste Italian seasoning Optional for added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares, approximately 4x4 inches.
  3. In each square, place a small amount of pizza sauce, a pinch of mozzarella cheese, and a few slices of pepperoni.
  4. Gather the corners of the dough square and pinch them together tightly to seal, ensuring no openings.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the pizza bombs inside, allowing space between them.
  6. Sprinkle a bit of Italian seasoning on top if desired.
  7. Air fry the pizza bombs for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  8. Carefully remove the pizza bombs and let them cool for a minute before serving with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

For substitutions, consider using Halal-friendly meats or additional vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for a month.