Air Fryer Steelhead Pizza Bombs You’ll Crave Every Time
Let’s get this out of the way—pizza bombs might sound intense, but these little flavor grenades are soft, cheesy, and ridiculously fun to make. This Air fryer steelhead recipe isn’t about fish this time. Nope, we’re turning classic pizza cravings into handheld bites of happiness. No complicated dough tossing, no smoky ovens. Just you, a tube of biscuit dough, and your trusted air fryer. I threw these together one afternoon when I didn’t feel like making a full dinner, and wow. My kitchen smelled like Pizza Hut pan pizza heaven, and my family ate them faster than I could say ‘more marinara, please.’ These are perfect if you're obsessed with Instant Pot Air Fryer recipes or always Googling things like Air Fryer Tempeh or Air Fryer Swordfish Recipes and want something, well, less healthy and way more gooey. If you’ve got a Pampered Chef Air Fryer or any other, this is your moment. They're golden, crispy, stretchy, and warm—the kind of bite that makes you pause, close your eyes, and whisper, ‘Oh yeah.’
Servings: 8 bites
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Grated parmesan and parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Flatten each biscuit dough piece into a small circle using your fingers or a rolling pin.
- Spoon about a teaspoon of pizza sauce into the center of each dough round.
- Add a pinch of mozzarella cheese and a few pepperoni slices on top of the sauce.
- Carefully fold the dough around the filling and pinch the edges to seal them shut. Roll into a smooth ball.
- Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the tops of the dough balls with the seasoned butter mixture.
- Place the bombs in the air fryer basket, seam side down, leaving space between each one.
- Air fry for 8–9 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let them cool slightly before garnishing with parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve with extra warm pizza sauce for dipping.