Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza Puffs (Video)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough thawed
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut into 20 cubes
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
Toppings
- crushed red pepper optional
- Parmesan cheese grated, optional
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Divide pizza dough into 20 pieces, then roll out into a small circle that is approximately⅛ - inch thick. Place one slice of pepperoni on dough, then top with one cube of cheese. Pinch dough closed and roll the dough into the shape of a ball.Repeat with the rest of the dough, pepperoni, and cheese1 lb pizza dough, 20 slices pepperoni, 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- Place on air fryer trays and cook at 350°F/175⁰C for 8-10 minutes, or until golden.
- Meanwhile, heat butter until melted, and add in pressed garlic and crushed red pepper, if using.¼ cup butter, 2 cloves garlic, crushed red pepper
- Remove cooked pizza puffs from trays and brush with the melted butter mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese, if desired. Serve with marinara sauce on the side.Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce
Notes
To Freeze: Place unbaked pizza puffs onto a sheet pan and into the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove to a zip top bag or freezer safe container until ready to use. Bake at 350°F/175⁰C for 10-12 minutes, adding time if necessary until golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 148IUCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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