Best 4 Pizza Pops Air Fryer Recipes

AIR FRYER PIZZA

Steps:

• Prep: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray air fryer basket well with oil. Pat mozzarella dry with paper towels (to prevent a soggy pizza).
• Cook Crust: Roll out pizza dough to the size of your air fryer basket. Carefully transfer it to the air fryer, then brush lightly with a teaspoon or so of olive oil. Cook for 3 minutes.
• Assemble: To the precooked crust, spoon on a light layer of tomato sauce and sprinkle with chunks of buffalo mozzarella.
• Bake: For about 7 minutes until crust is crispy and cheese has melted. Optionally top with basil, grated parmesan, and pepper flakes just before serving.

AIR-FRYER PIZZA PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 350°. Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls; flatten into 1/8-in. thick circles. Place 1 pepperoni slice and 1 cheese cube in center of each circle; wrap dough around pepperoni and cheese. Pinch edges to seal; shape into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough, cheese and pepperoni. , In batches, place seam side up in a single layer in greased air fryer; cook until light golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and salt, taking care not to brown butter or garlic; brush over puffs. Serve with marinara sauce; if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and Parmesan., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pizza puffs on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; seal and return to freezer. To use, preheat air fryer to 350°; bake pizza puffs on greased baking sheets as directed, increasing time as necessary until golden brown.

PIZZA POPS

Steps:

• Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
• Cut in the shortening and add milk slowly, stirring constantly to form a soft dough.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly.
• Roll out to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 4 inch circles.
• Place circles on a plate and cover with a damp cloth.
• In a medium bowl mix tomato sauce, pepperoni, onions and mushrooms.
• Mix well.
• Stir in cheese and oregano until well combined.
• Place 2 T filling in the center of each circle, fold dough over to make a half circle.
• Press the edges tog with fingers.
• Pinch edges with a fork to completely seal.
• Deep fry in hot oil or bake at 400 degF for 15 minutes on well greased cookie sheet.

PIZZA POCKETS

Steps:

• Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, yeast and salt in bowl.
• Stir in warm water.
• Beat on low speed for 1/2 minute. Scrape bowl constantly.
• Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
• Stir in remaining flour with a spoon.
• Turn dough out on floured surface. Knead 6 to 8 minutes.
• Cover dough; let rest for 10 minutes.
• Divide into 6 parts.
• (Dough is also excellent pizza dough.) Filling instructions: Brown and drain sausage, green pepper and onion.
• Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, spices and water.
• Cook 5 minutes.
• Roll each portion of pizza pocket dough into rounds.
• Spoon 1/6 of filling and 1/6 of cheese onto each pizza pocket round.
• Fold dough in half and close with fork tines.
• Brush with beaten egg.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.