Air Fryer Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Air Fryer Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs, are one of the easiest recipes you can make, perfect for quick lunch or snack.

If you love puff pastry, this is one of the best recipes, and come out wonderfully in the air fryer.

These are so good! So, serve them at your next holiday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve Party, or Easter or these are even great for a game-day snack!

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Easy Air Fryer Tomato Puffs

These pepperoni basil tomato puffs are easy to make and so tasty your guests will be begging for more. Plus, they only require a few ingredients so you can whip them up in no time.

Tomato Puffs are a delicious appetizer or main course. They’re made with puff pastry, pepperoni, basil, and tomatoes. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs are the perfect party food because they’re easy to make and everyone will love them!

Why You Will Love This Recipe?

• Quick and Easy: This recipe requires minimal prep and cooks in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy days or last-minute snacks.
• Crispy and Flavorful: The air fryer gives the puffs a crispy golden texture, while the pepperoni, basil, and tomato combine for a burst of savory flavor.
• Crowd-Pleaser: These bite-sized puffs are ideal for parties, game days, or as a family-friendly appetizer that everyone will love.
• Customizable: You can easily swap ingredients like pepperoni for other toppings, making it versatile to suit various preferences.
• Minimal Clean-Up: The air fryer method keeps mess to a minimum, so you can enjoy delicious snacks without a long clean-up afterward.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Tomato Puffs

Here are the simple ingredients, you will need:

• Puff Pastry: Forms the perfect base for these crispy, savory puffs.
• Roma Tomatoes: Adds a burst of fresh flavor to the puffs.
• Shredded Parmesan Cheese: Enhances the richness of each bite.
• Sliced Pepperoni: Gives the puffs a bold, meaty flavor.
• Fresh Basil: Adds a touch of herbal brightness.
• Egg Yolk: Helps achieve a golden, glossy finish.
• Water: For the egg wash.
• Salt: Enhances the overall flavor balance in the filling.
• Black Pepper: Adds a hint of subtle heat to each puff.

How To Make Air Fryer Tomato Puffs

Here are the simple steps:

Step 1: Start by lining your air fryer basket with a reusable air fryer silicone liner. Both were sprayed with cooking spray. Cut your sheet puff pastry dough into 9 equal size portions. 

Step 2: On top of the pastry square add a sliced tomato, 2 slices of pepperoni, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and a basil leaf on top. Bring one side edge together to meet. 

Step Three: In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and water together. With a pastry brush, brush the egg mixture over the puff pastry. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 5 minutes. Add your puff pastry to the air fryer, and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden brown. 

Pro Tips For Air Fried Tomato Puffs

• This delicious, healthy recipe can be handy if you plan to make the pizza roll bites for your kids and don’t want them eating store-bought frozen pizzas where ingredients are unknown.
• Spacing: Leave space around the pizza rolls, so the puff pastry can fully cook up. The hot air needs to freely flow around the air fryer basket, causing the puff pastry to puff up!
• Liner: You can either use parchment paper to line the basket or use a reusable silicone liner, both will help your dough from sticking to the basket.
• Timing: Since every air fryer is slightly different, it’s important that you check on the Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs as they cook up. If you find that they are browning too much, too quickly, cover them tightly with aluminum foil, this will help the tops from browning too much.
• Air Fryer Oven: If you are using an air fryer oven, it’s best to put them on the last tray, so they do not brown too quickly.

Ingredient Notes:

• Dough: While today I used puff pastry, you can also use homemade pizza dough or pre–made pizza dough. The recipe and timing will not change
• Pepperoni: You can omit the pepperoni, for a vegetarian appetizer, or use salami, or chorizo, for a fun twist.
• Vegetables: Feel free to add any vegetable that you want, some popular ones are green bell pepper, diced onions, or even mushrooms. Make sure that the vegetables are sauteed before adding them to your tomato puffs.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy them dipped near a pizza sauce, tomato sauce, garlicky tzatziki sauce or you can eat them as is. They’re perfect for snacking on the go and would make an awesome addition to your next gathering!

Make Ahead, Storage and Heating:

How To Store:

For best results, let them cool to room temperature, and then cover your leftovers, or place them into an airtight container. Placed into the refrigerator they will keep fresh for about 3 days in the fridge.

How To Freeze:

This works well as a ready-cooked snack or a pre-made but not cooked snack.

Freeze The Uncooked: If you want to freeze them uncooked, assemble them and then place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze them until frozen solid. Remove them and place them into a freezer bag or freezer-safe container, and they will last for about 2 to 3 months.

Freezing Them Cooked: Let them cool to room temperature and then place them into an airtight container. They will last for 1 to 2 months.

Reheating:

You can warm up the frozen tomato puffs in a microwave for about 5 to 8 minutes, or you reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F (180 °C) until golden brown and crispy—they are delicious this way!

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