Air Fryer Pizza Bombs
Ingredients
- Pizza Bombs:
- 1 can 16 oz refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 8 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 8 cubes mozzarella cheese 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Serving:
- Extra pizza sauce for dipping
- Ranch dressing optional
Instructions
- Open biscuit dough. Separate biscuits.
- Flatten each biscuit into 4-inch circle.
- Place 1 tablespoon pizza sauce in center.
- Place one mozzarella cube on sauce.
- Sprinkle pinch of Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Gather edges up and around filling. Pinch tightly to seal completely.
- Roll sealed dough into smooth round ball.
- Place seam side down on parchment paper.
- Repeat with all biscuits.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Place parchment in air fryer basket.
- Arrange pizza bombs with space between. Work in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Remove pizza bombs when golden.
- Brush with garlic butter while hot.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cool 2 to 3 minutes. Cheese inside is very hot.
- Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Seal seams completely to prevent leaks
- Do not overfill — 1 tablespoon of sauce and 1 cheese cube
- Use parchment to prevent sticking
- Work in batches — do not overcrowd
- Brush with butter while hot
- Let cool 2 to 3 minutes before eating
- Serve fresh for crispiest texture
- Can bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 4 hours
- Freeze cooked pizza bombs up to 2 months