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Air Fryer Pizza Bites (with dipping sauce)

Published: Dec 29, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Dec 30, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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air fryer pizza bite being dipped over a tray of more air fryer pizza bites

One of my kids' favorite snacks is pizza bites, which are delicious little mini pizza pockets. And they love to share them with friends who come over. But when they wanted them, in the midst of a heat wave this summer, there was no way I was turning on the oven! So I made these air fryer pizza bites instead. Making frozen pizza bites in the air fryer is quick (about 10 minutes) and easy! I have also included an easy dipping sauce for these pizza rolls that uses ingredients you already have on hand.

air fryer pizza bite being dipped over a tray of more air fryer pizza bites

Making pizza bites in the air fryer is an easy snack for kids and the ideal finger food for movie nights, as well as parties and gatherings. We always make them part of our New Years' eve finger food spread because of how quick and easy they are to make!

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions.
  • 🥗 What to serve with pizza bites
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 💭Top tip
  • 🦺Food safety
  • 📋Air Fryer Pizza Bites (with dipping sauce) Recipe

🥘Ingredients

You only need 2 ingredients to make crispy air fryer pizza rolls and yes, one of them is spray oil (not PAM- see Top Tip for explanation).

Some people get air fryers and think they no longer need oil, but an air fryer doesn't eliminate the need for oil, just the need to use a lot of it. Spraying a little oil on your food will yield the best results because it prevents the food from getting dry and gives it a golden brown finish.

ingredients for air fryer pizza bites, labelled, in front of air fryer
  • frozen pizza bites
  • spray oil
  • Pizza Roll Dip ingredients (optional): sour cream, ranch dressing, parmesan cheese, green onion

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

How to cook pizza bites in the air fryer:

frozen pizza bites in drawer of air fryer

Spray a couple of pumps of spray oil on the air fryer tray to prevent sticking

Then place a single layer of pizza rolls in drawers or air fryer basket (depending on the type of air fryer you have.

*If you have a drawer-type air fryer and they are a little crowded, don't worry, as you will shake them after

frozen pizza bites being sprayed with oil

Spray a few pumps of spray oil on top of pizza bites.

air fryer pizza bites cooked in air fryer drawers

Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) and air fry pizza rolls for 4 minutes, then shake. *Remember to set "match cook" if you have a dual-drawer Ninja

air fryer pizza bites in drawers

Spray a couple more pumps of oil and cook for an additional 4 minutes, for a total of 8 minutes.

*Note: Cooking time can vary (as well as how much you can cook at once), depending on the type and size of air fryer you have, so you may need to cook them for a couple of extra minutes.

Dip: Mix dip ingredients together in a separate bowl and serve.

HINT: Remove with silicone-tipped tongs to avoid damaging the surface of your air fryer.

📖Variations & Substitutions.

  • Spray oil - it's best to use avocado, canola, or olive oil spray because they have a high smoke point and neutral flavor.
  • Pizza bites (aka pizza rolls) - you can use any brand of frozen pizza rolls that you prefer. You could also use homemade pizza rolls instead.
  • Green onion - you can use chives instead of green onion
  • Sour cream - you can use regular, light, or fat-free sour cream
  • Ranch dressing - you can use Litehouse brand (which I use) or your favorite brand of ranch dressing (but don't use the packets of dry ranch dressing unless you add a lot more sour cream)
  • Add-ins - add a little Italian seasoning, if you wish
  • Spicy - if you want to spice up the dip, add a little sriracha sauce or crushed red pepper

🥗 What to serve with pizza bites

Pizza bites are a great snack on their own, but they go great with the dip included in this recipe (it's my favorite dipping sauce for these guys), or try them with Garlic Mayo Dipping Sauce, marinara sauce, or your favorite sauce. Then serve carrot sticks on the side! If you really want to indulge, serve these crispy pizza rolls with french fries or sweet potato fries.

close up of sweet potato fry being dipped into dipping sauce


🍽Equipment

Of course, you will need an air fryer for this pizza bite recipe. I did a lot of research before I bought my Ninja Foodi dual zone 2 basket 8 quart air fryer, (affiliate link)- 9 months to be exact. Yeah, I know, I could have had a baby in that amount of time, but I'm glad I researched it so thoroughly because I got the perfect air fryer for my family and my budget. It's the best countertop kitchen appliance I have ever owned! Some people like the basket-style air fryer, but I prefer the drawers because I can cook more than one thing at a time.

I also purchased stainless steel tongs with silicone tips (affiliate link) so I don't damage the non-stick coating on my air fryer when using it.

Lastly, I recommend everyone own an instant-read thermometer! (affiliate links). Internal temperature of food is the BEST way to check for doneness and you can use it for everything (pie, bread meat, etc) and even these pizza bites!

pizza bites on a white serving tray with dip in the middle and tongs on the side, and an air fryer in the background

🌡️Storage

Store leftover pizza rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the dip in a separate sealed container for up to days. These ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 50 servings/pizza bites using the 693 g (1.5 lb) bag. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust

💭Top tip

Spray your pizza bites (and anything you put in the air fryer) with a light spray of cooking oil, but do NOT use an aerosol cooking spray with propellants (like Pam). This can cause damage to the surface of your air fryer and cause the coating to flake off and potentially onto your food. *The label will tell you whether it has propellants or not

🦺Food safety

  • Cook pizza bites to an internal minimum temperature of 160 °F (71 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov and https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips/safe-internal-cooking-temperatures.html

So if you are looking for an after school snack for kids or easy party food, making pizza bites in the air fryer is the best way to cook them, especially if it's hot or you need oven space!

air fryer pizza bite being dipped over a tray of more air fryer pizza bites
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📋Air Fryer Pizza Bites (with dipping sauce) Recipe

Air fryer pizza bites are a great snack for kids, and the ideal finger food for parties or gatherings and are quick and easy to make ( in about 10 minutes). Serve them with this easy pizza bite dipping sauce!
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: frozen, pizza bites, pizza rolls
Servings: 50 pizza bites
Calories: 13kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Equipment

air fryer
tongs
and orange Thermapen - Mk4 thermometer
thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb - package of frozen pizza bites * I use Pilsbury (693 g)
  • 4-6 pumps spray oil * I use avocado

Dip for pizza rolls

  • ½ cup sour cream *I use light
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing * I use Litehouse
  • 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon green onions
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Instructions

  • Spray a couple of pumps of spray oil on the bottom of the air fryer drawer or basket to prevent sticking
    Then place pizza rolls in drawers or air fryer basket (depending on the type of air fryer you have.)
    frozen pizza bites in drawer of air fryer
  • Spray a few pumps of spray oil on top of pizza bites.
    frozen pizza bites being sprayed with oil
  • Set air fryer to 360 degrees F ( 182 degrees C) and cook for 4 minutes, then shake.
    air fryer pizza bites cooked in air fryer drawers
  • Spray a couple more pumps of oil and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
    air fryer pizza bites in drawers

Dip

  • Mix ingredients together in a bowl.
    air fryer pizza bite being dipped over a tray of more air fryer pizza bites

Notes

*Please see post contents for important recipe information, substitutions and tips!
Nutrition Facts
📋Air Fryer Pizza Bites (with dipping sauce) Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 pizza bitess)
Calories 13 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 5mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.03g0%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 0.3g1%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Vitamin C 0.05mg0%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.01mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizza bitess | Calories: 13kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g (1%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 25mg (1%) | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 0.01mg
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