Description
Enjoy the perfect combination of gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and golden, buttery dough in every bite! These pizza bombs can be baked or air-fried for a crispy, flavorful finish. Serve them with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or 1 lb homemade pizza dough)
For the Filling:
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15–20 slices pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Butter Topping:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Dough
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Separate biscuit dough or roll out homemade dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into 12-15 equal portions and roll into small circles (about 3-4 inches wide).
Step 2: Add the Filling
- Spoon ½ teaspoon pizza sauce onto the center of each dough circle.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and place one slice of pepperoni on top.
- Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Step 3: Seal & Shape the Bombs
- Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling.
- Pinch the seams tightly and roll into a smooth ball.
Step 4: Bake or Air Fry
Oven Method:
9. Place pizza bombs seam-side down on a lined baking sheet.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Air Fryer Method:
9. Arrange pizza bombs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
10. Air fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Step 5: Add the Butter Topping & Serve
- Mix melted butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl.
- Brush warm pizza bombs with the butter mixture for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake pizza bombs on a preheated baking sheet.
- Don’t overfill to prevent cheese from leaking out.
- Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes inside the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg