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air Fryer pizza dip

Easy Air Fryer Pizza Dip

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

This Easy Air Fryer Pizza Dip is everything you love about pizza turned into a hot, scoopable appetizer — melty mozzarella, sharp cheddar, garlicky cream cheese, and crispy pepperoni, all in one bowl and ready in 17 minutes. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or any time the pizza craving hits.

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, minced garlic, all of the cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix until completely smooth.
  • Spoon the mixture into ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
  • Top each ramekin with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella, then arrange pepperoni slices on top. Press the pepperoni gently into the cheese to anchor it.
  • Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling at the edges, and golden on top.
  • Carefully remove the ramekins using tongs or oven mitts. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately with bread, chips, or sliced vegetables.

Equipment

Notes

Notes

  • Soften the cream cheese fully before mixing to avoid lumps.
  • Shred cheese from a block for the best melt — pre-shredded contains anti-caking agents.
  • Air fryers vary — start checking at 5 minutes.
  • Make ahead: mix the dip up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, and add 1–2 minutes to the cook time.
  • Storage: refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 13gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 775mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 768IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 258mgIron: 0.5mg