Air-Fryer Pizza Puffs

Time to cook

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Servings

20 servings

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 lb) frozen pizza dough, thawed
• 20 slices pepperoni
• 8 oz part-skim mozzarella, cut into 20 cubes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• Dash salt
• Marinara sauce, warmed (for serving)
• Optional: crushed red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan

Method

• Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
• Shape dough into 20 balls (1-1/2 in.); flatten into 1/8-in. thick circles.
• Place 1 pepperoni slice + 1 cheese cube in center; wrap dough around filling, pinch to seal, and roll into a smooth ball.
• In batches, place seam side up in a single layer on a greased tray in air-fryer basket; cook 6–8 minutes until light golden. Cool slightly.
• Melt butter over low heat; add garlic and salt (don’t brown). Brush over puffs.
• Serve with warm marinara; add optional toppings if desired.