Air-Fryer Margherita Pizza Bites

Ingredients

• 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
• 1/3 cup pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp olive oil(optional)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder(optional)
• 1/8 tsp salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Line the basket with parchment if needed.

2. 2

   Cut the pizza dough into 12–14 small rounds (about 1.5–2 inches each). Lightly brush or mist with olive oil, then place rounds in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

3. 3

   Air-fry for 6 minutes, until the dough is set and lightly crisped.

4. 4

   Top each dough round with a small spoon of pizza sauce, a pinch of mozzarella, and a few torn basil leaves. Air-fry for 2 more minutes, until the cheese melts and the edges are golden.

5. 5

   Serve immediately.