Sweet Potato Pizza Bites

These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Pizza Bites are the perfect fusion of crispy and cheesy! The sweet potato medallions are lightly drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with Italian spices, then air-fried until golden and crispy. Each bite is topped with savory pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni, creating a pizza-like experience with a healthy twist. Finish with fresh basil for an aromatic touch, and serve with ranch dressing on the side for dipping. A delicious and fun appetizer or snack that everyone will love!

Cuisine

American, Italian

Course

Appetizer

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

30 Minutes

Diet

Gluten-Free

Cooking Technique

Air Fry

Keywords

All Air Fryers, Cheese, Game Day, Instant Pot Culinary Team, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Pepperoni, Snack, Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Servings

4-6 Servings

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch medallions
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 jar pizza sauce
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 bag mini pepperoni
4 basil leaves
Ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F / 176°C for 15 minutes.
Slice the sweet potatoes into ¼-inch medallions and arrange them on a plate.
Brush each sweet potato medallion with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
Once the air fryer is preheated, place the sweet potato slices into the basket in a single layer. Air Fry for 15 minutes.
When the cooking program is complete, open the basket and top each slice with pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
Air Fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the air fryer and garnish with chopped basil.
Repeat the process until all pizza bites are cooked.
Serve warm with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!