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Air Fryer Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Balls

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Updated Oct 3, 2022
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Get ready for a fun (and easy) twist on pizza night, because these Air Fryer Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Balls have tons of tasty pizza flavor with so little effort! With the help of your air fryer and Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust, put kid-friendly appetizers or snacks on the table in no time.

Air Fryer Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Balls

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 5.8-quart or larger air fryer basket with cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust. Using pizza cutter or knife, cut crust in half lengthwise, then in sixths crosswise to form 12 rectangles.
  • Step 
    2
    On center of each rectangle, place 2 slices pepperoni (4 halves), 1 teaspoon pizza sauce and 1 piece string cheese. Fold crust over filling, and firmly pinch edges to seal.
  • Step 
    3
    Place seam-side down in air fryer basket. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  • Step 
    4
    Set air fryer to 325°F; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until top of dough is golden brown. Using tongs, carefully turn pizza balls.
  • Step 
    5
    Cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until top of dough is golden brown. Remove from air fryer using tongs.

Nutrition

410 Calories
16g Total Fat
16g Protein
51g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 Pizza Balls
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
16g
25%
Saturated Fat
7g
34%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
11%
Sodium
1000mg
42%
Potassium
460mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
51g
17%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
7g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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