These 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Pizza Puffs taste just like cheesy pizza and can easily be made in the air fryer with just three ingredients! Serve up with some pizza sauce and you have yourself a freaking delicious appetizer, snack or meal!
Whenever I make a new recipe (particularly a savory one since Simon is not a big sweets guy), I always get him to be my test subject. He is a HUGE pizza lover so I knew I really had to bring my A game with these. I served him up some of these puffs with a side of pizza sauce and waited for the final verdict. He took his time to savor, chew, and swallow before he said anything (I’m sure to drive my non-patient self crazy!!) And then, finally said – “This is the best thing you have ever made.”
Honestly, Simon is one to tell me straight up if he doesn’t like something, so I whole heartily took his praise and processed to dance around the kitchen. Especially because I had already taken a bite myself and thought the same! Maybe not “the most favorite” thing I ever made (because let’s be real, that has to be one of the desserts) but FREAKING TASTY nonetheless.
We spent the remainder of the evening going back and forth deciding what these amazing pizza things should be called. Pizza rolls? Mini pizzas? Pizza pockets? Pizza bites? None of them really seemed to quite fit. And then I just said “they are kind of like little puffs” (whatever that means IDK) and it just stuck. Pizza puffs it was!
These pizza puffs are truly just like pizza but in a neat little puff. Doughy bread, melted cheese, pepperoni and all! I am all about sauces for anything I eat so I would highly recommend serving up with some pizza sauce to dip into on the side. I thought about adding the sauce into the puffs but it sounded a lot yummier (and less messier) to just keep it on the side!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE PIZZA PUFFS
- Only 3 ingredients required
- Each pizza puff packs 5g of protein and just 87 calories
- They are kid-friendly, husband-friendly, the pickiest-eater-ever-friendly 😂
- They are easy and FUN to make!
- They are versatile – I am thinking chicken or sausage next time!
- And lastly… they are just so. dang. good.
INGREDIENTS
- Crescent roll sheet – I used the classic sheet and cut into my triangles because I found I didn’t need as much dough that came with the pre-cut crescent roll dough. But if you want to use those for connivence sake, by all means!
- 2% Mozzarella cheese – you can use any cheese but I went the classic route!
- Turkey pepperoni
HOW TO MAKE
- Cut pepperoni into quarters.
- Stretch dough out and cut into 12 triangles.
- Add pepperoni and cheese to middle of dough.
- Fold dough up and around cheese and pepperoni so that they are secured.
- Spray all over with cooking spray and throw in air fryer! About 2 minutes at 400F.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make these in the oven! Just line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray pizza puffs with cooking spray. Space them apart so they are not touching and bake on 375 F for 8- 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
On their own, these air fryer puffs make a tasty appetizer for any get together or football Sunday! They also make a delicious entree paired with your favorite sides. I love serving these puffs with my Air Fryer Broccoli, Air Fryer Green Beans, or Simple Salad with Goat Cheese & Cranberries. For more protein, these are great served with some chicken. You also can never go wrong with Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries!
Sure! Note the nutrition may change some but crescent rolls work just fine!
HOW TO STORE
Simply throw in a ziplock bag or storage container and keep in the fridge. They will keep stay good for a week.
HOW TO REHEAT AIR FRYER PIZZA PUFFS
These pizza puffs are honestly even better the next day! Especially if you reheat them in the air fryer. Something about crescent dough reheated in the air fryer… it gets golden crispy on the outside but stays doughy in the center and the contrast is just to die for!
- Air fryer: 400F for 2-3 minutes.
- Oven: 400F for 6-7 minutes.
- Microwave: Times will vary for this. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds or until warmed through.
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Air Fryer Pizza Puffs
These pizza puffs taste just like cheesy pizza and can easily be made in the air fryer with just three ingredients! Serve up with some pizza sauce and you have yourself a delicious appetizer, snack or meal!
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz.) can crescent roll dough sheet (226g)
- 32 slices Turkey pepperoni (56g)
- 3/4 cup 2% shredded mozzarella cheese (84g)
- Pizza sauce (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 °F.
- Cut pepperoni slices into quarters and set aside.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper out on the counter top (big enough to spread the dough sheet) and stretch out the dough sheet as much you can without breaking the dough. I used a roller for this but you don't need to.
- Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into 12 triangles.
- Add pepperoni to center of each triangle (about 5g each), then shredded cheese (7g each).
- Keeping the pepperoni and cheese in the dough, fold up so that they both stay secured in the dough. Then flatten out with hands to spread the puff out more.
- Spray pizza puffs on both sides with cooking spray then add to the air fryer so that none of them are touching (I had to do it in two batches). Cook for about 2 minutes or until puffs are golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes then serve with pizza sauce and enjoy!
Notes
MFP entry: Lauren Fit Foodie Air Fryer Pizza Puffs
How to reheat pizza puffs:
These pizza puffs are honestly even better the next day! Especially if you reheat them in the air fryer. Something about crescent dough reheated in the air fryer… it gets golden crispy on the outside but stays doughy in the center and the contrast is just to die for!
- Air fryer: 400F for 2-3 minutes.
- Oven: 400F for 6-7 minutes.
- Microwave: Times will vary for this. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds or until warmed through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 puff (30g)Amount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 3.6gSodium: 268mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.5gProtein: 5g
These are amazing!!! So good as an appetizer or main meal. I also had some leftover taco meat and did a taco batch. Thanks for a great recipe!!!
Ohh love the idea of making a taco version!! So glad you loved them! 🙂