Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
Description
This Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is a fun, family-friendly twist on pizza night, made with flaky biscuits, marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and plenty of pepperoni. It cooks up hot and bubbly in the air fryer for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 16.3 ounces Pillsbury biscuits, 16.3 oz Pillsbury biscuits, cut into quarters
- 8 ounces pizza sauce, or marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded , divided
- 8 ounces pepperoni slices, divided
Instructions
- Prep the biscuits. Cut the Pillsbury biscuits into quarters so they cook evenly and blend through the casserole.
- Mix. In a large bowl, toss the biscuit pieces with the marinara sauce until well coated. Stir in most of the mozzarella and pepperoni, reserving some of each for the top.
- Assemble. Lightly grease an air fryer-safe baking dish and spread the mixture in an even layer. Top with the reserved cheese and pepperoni.
- Cook. Place the dish in the air fryer and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes, until the biscuits are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Check at the halfway point for even cooking.
- Serve. Let rest 2–3 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and scoop to serve.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Soggy bottom fix: Pre-cook the biscuit base in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.
- Doughy center: If the top browns before the middle cooks, lower to 320°F and add a few minutes.
- Make it your own: Add chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or olives, or swap in sausage, ham, or bacon.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 21gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 1736mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 4mg