Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza Cups (Crispy Cheesy Snack)
These bite-sized pizza cups are loaded with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce, all baked inside crispy biscuit or wonton cups. They’re perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or game day.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 8 pizza cups
Ingredients
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough or 8 wonton wrappers
- ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
- 1½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices mini pepperoni (or regular pepperoni cut into quarters)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly grease silicone muffin cups or small oven-safe ramekins that fit inside your air fryer basket.
- Press each biscuit into a cup to form a small bowl. If using wonton wrappers, gently press one wrapper into each cup.
- Add 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce to each cup.
- Fill each with mozzarella cheese, then top with 3 mini pepperoni slices.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Let the pizza cups cool for 2–3 minutes before removing from the cups.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
Optional Toppings
- Cooked Italian sausage
- Diced bell peppers
- Sliced black olives
- Mushrooms
- Jalapeños
- Red onion
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Warm marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
- Ranch dressing
- Garlic butter
- Caesar salad
- Fresh fruit
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating
- Air Fryer: Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes until hot and crispy.
- Oven: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes.
Tips
- Don’t overfill the cups, or the cheese may bubble over during cooking.
- Silicone muffin cups make removal easy and help the cups keep their shape.
- If using biscuit dough, flatten it evenly so it cooks through without becoming doughy in the center.
- Try mixing cheddar with mozzarella for an even cheesier, more flavorful snack.