Air Fryer Pizza Bites
If you love pizza you’ll love these easy Air Fryer Pizza Bites. They’re a great way to enjoy the cheesy flavor of pizza in a crispy, cheesy bite-sized treat.
Servings: 12 pizza bites
Calories: 122kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Pizza Bites
- 7 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup pasta sauce
- 1 egg
- 3-4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Creamy Marinara Sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
Instructions
Pizza Bites
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the shredded mozzarella, egg, pasta sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the cheese mixture and stir well. If the mixture has not formed a thick sticky dough, add another tablespoon of flour.
- Form the mixture into 1 ½-inch balls using a spoon or cookie scoop.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado or olive oil spray. Place the pizza bites in the basket, leaving enough room around each so they cook evenly.
- Air fry the pizza bites for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Creamy Marianra
- You can make the marinara ahead of time or just before making the pizza bites.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Continue to cook while adding chopped garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring to mix.
- Simmer the marinara for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the marinara from the heat and stir in balsamic vinegar and honey.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cream cheese to the marinara and stir until well combined.
- Serve warm with the pizza bites. It is also a great dip for breadsticks and air fryer ravioli.
Notes
Total time includes both the pizza bites and the creamy marinara.
Calorie count includes both the pizza bites and marinara as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg
