Air Fryer Pizza Bombs - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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These air fryer pizza bombs take less than 20 minutes to make and they are great for afternoon snack when the kids come home. Even adults will love dipping these pizza bombs in marinara sauce.

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If you didn't know this, February 9th is considered National Pizza Day! I wanted to celebrate by making these Pizza Bombs with Pillsbury Crescent Roll dough. It was either that, or ordering out for pizza and I had everything in the fridge to make these.

So, I recently changed this recipe. Both of these doughs will work but the previous one called for Greek Yogurt which is made of Whole Milk. I can't eat a lot of whole milk anymore because of how it upsets my stomach, so I switched this to crescent roll dough.

If you're not lactose intolerant go ahead and make the recipe for 2 Ingredient Dough Weight Watchers recipe. Low moisture or low lactose cheeses are ok for me to eat.

The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chimichangas, Air Fryer Garlic Bread, Air Fryer Fish and Chips, Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary, and Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli.

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  • Ingredients Needed
  • Pizza Bomb Variations
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  • Recipe FAQS
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Why You Will Love this Recipe

These pizza bombs are very weight watcher friendly now that dough exists! Using the 2ID you can make up to 12 pizza bombs. The total smart points for 1 pizza bomb is 2 points.This is when you use the 2 Ingredient recipe.

You can dip these bombs in marinara sauce, ranch, cheese sauce, the sky is the limit because there is endless choices of sauces to use out there.

All these ingredients I purchased from Aldi (it's one of my favorite grocery stores) even the Crescent roll dough.

They can be made in your air fryer or oven. I suggest making these in the air fryer!

Ingredients Needed

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  • Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough - Or Refrigerated Canned biscuit dough.
  • Turkey pepperoni - is lower in calories in fat than regular pepperoni
  • Reduced Fat Light String Cheese - has a lower calorie count and less saturated fat than regular cheese, but it may also have a different taste and texture. It also helps with keeping the calorie count pretty low for this recipe.
  • Light butter - I use light butter such as I Can't Believe IT's Not Butter to help lower the calories. It's easily scoopable and comes in a tub.
  • Garlic -Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
  • Parsley flakes for garnish (optional)
  • See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Pizza Bomb Variations

These pizza bombs are so versatile you can really change up the flavor combinations really easily. Here are some of my favorite pizza toppings you can also add to the inside of the pizza bombs.

Hawaiian Style Pizza Bomb add chopped Canadian Bacon and pineapple tidbits.

Veggie style pizza bombs - Add sauteed onions, olives, mushrooms

Make a meat loves pizza bomb with chopped bacon, pepperoni, and cooked crumbled sausage

Cook some scrambled eggs with bacon and make a Breakfast Pizza Bomb.

How to Make Pizza Bombs in Air Fryer

Step 1: Lay each crescent roll triangle out onto a clean work surface. Add two slices of pepperoni and a piece of cheese in the middle of the dough.

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Step 2: Fold up all the sides into a ball, and seal the dough shut. Continue this process until every ball is closed.

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Step 3: Combine melted butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Brush the bombs with butter mixture onto each one. Spread the butter mixture over the dough with a brush.

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Step 4: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. Place each dough ball in a single layer and then close the basket. Air fry the pizza bombs for 5 minutes. Check to see if they are done and continue air frying the dough balls until they golden brown. Brush with more butter.

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Recipe FAQS

Do I need to preheat an air fryer?

Some air fryers requirepreheatingand some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual.

What air fryer do I use?

I have two air fryers. The Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer and Ninja Woodfire Grill which is an outdoor air fryer. It’s pretty awesome! It has 5 different functions on it.

More Great Air Fryer Recipes to Try:

  • Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
  • Air Fryer Cheddar Biscuits
  • Air Fryer Muffins Mixed Berry
  • Air Fryer Custard Toast (Tiktok)

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Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 30min
  • Yield: 12 bombs 1x
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Description

These pizza bombs are very weight watcher friendly now that dough exists! Using the 2ID you can make up to 12 pizza bombs. The total smart points for 1 pizza bomb is 2 points.

Ingredients

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  • 1 8oz container of Crescent Roll Dough
  • 12 slice(s) turkey pepperoni
  • 3 sticks Trader Joe's Organic Light string cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of light butter
  • 2 tsp of minced garlic
  • Parsley flakes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Lay each crescent roll triangle out onto a clean work surface. Add two slices of pepperoni and a piece of cheese in the middle of the dough.
  2. Fold up all the sides into a ball, and seal the dough shut.
  3. Combine melted butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Brush the bombs with butter mixture onto each pizza bomb and top with parmesan.
  4. Spread the butter mixture over the dough with a brush.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. Place each dough ball in a single layer and then close the basket. Air fry the pizza bombs for 5 minutes. Check to see if they are done and continue air frying the dough balls until they golden brown. Brush with more butter.

Notes

myWW points Blue 2; Green 2; Purple 2

Points are calculated with the WW recipe builder app and not using the nutrition info.

  • Prep Time: 10min
  • Cook Time: 15-20min
  • Category: Easy
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bomb
  • Calories: 193
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 267
  • Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 11
  • Cholesterol: 8
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FAQs

Why is the bottom of my pizza soggy in the air fryer? ›

Add the toppings and continue to bake for 15 minutes or so, tenting the pizza with foil if the toppings appear to be browning too quickly. Remove the pan from the fryer; again, tongs can help. To prevent the dreaded soggy bottom, slide the pizza out of the pan onto a rack (or into a frying pan; see below).

How long to air fry pizza bites? ›

It's easy:
  1. Pizza Bites go straight from freezer to air-fryer.
  2. Be sure to space Pizza Bites evenly.
  3. Set your air fryer to 340ºF.
  4. Pop the frozen Pizza Bites in for 15 minutes.
  5. Prepare your next-level dipping game (see below!)
  6. Let cool, and then dig into pure Pizza Bite bliss.
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How do I make the bottom of my pizza crust crispy? ›

A baking steel helps the underside of your pizza brown and crisp to perfection. The recommended option is a baking steel, which most home pizza bakers prefer.

How do you make pizza crispy underneath? ›

The steam from the base can't escape, so it condenses on your crispy surface and turns it wet and soggy. Use a pizza stone or a pan with holes to get a crispy pizza crust. A pizza stone will keep your pizza hot and its porousness will absorb some condensation.

What temperature do you heat pizza in an air fryer? ›

Set your air fryer to 350°F. The cooking time ultimately depends on the pizza's size and shape. For a thin crust, air fry for three minutes; for a thick crust, air fry for four minutes. Remove the pizza from the air fryer using tongs.

How long to air fry pizza at 350? ›

To reheat pizza in an air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Place the leftover pizza slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for about 3-5 minutes or until heated through and crispy.

Why is my pizza cooked on top but not the bottom? ›

  • The dough is too thick. Stretch it out a little bit more.
  • You put on too much sauce. Use a highly flavored thick sauce and don't put on too much.
  • The oven isn't hot enough. It should be preheated to the highest temperature.
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What is the best setting to air fry leftover pizza? ›

To reheat pizza in an air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Place the leftover pizza slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, and air fry for about 3-5 minutes or until heated through and crispy.

Why is my pizza not cooking underneath? ›

Problem #2: The Top Is Done, But the Base Is Not

This problem occurs when the oven is not fully preheated, or the pizza is not cooked at the correct temperature. Always ensure the oven has plenty of time to preheat and is at the proper temperature.

Why is my frozen pizza not crispy on the bottom? ›

Apply olive oil to the pizza before baking it

To give your pizza some extra crispiness, Wide Open Eats recommends brushing the bottom layer with a little bit of olive oil before placing it in the oven. You can also brush some along the edges of the crust to ensure that every bite is crispy.

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