Description
Crispy, portable mini pizza bombs filled with melty cheese and pepperoni, cooked in an air fryer for a mess-free, handheld snack.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cold cubed butter (1/2 for dough, 1/2 for halal alternative)
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 cup pizza sauce (no alcohol)
8 oz softened string cheese or mozzarella, cut into cubes
1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (ensure halal certification)
1 tbsp vegetable oil for greasing
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut cold butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
3. Gradually add buttermilk to form a dough.
4. Chill dough, then roll into 1/8-inch discs.
5. Place 1/2 tsp pizza sauce, 1 string cheese cube, and 2 pepperoni slices in each disc.
6. Fold dough to form a ball, pinch edges to seal.
7. Place bombs in air fryer basket; spray with vegetable oil.
8. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6-8 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use halal-certified or plant-based pepperoni. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg