These Air Fryer Pizza Pierogies are the kind of easy comfort food recipe that disappears fast.
Frozen bacon pierogies are air fried until perfectly crispy and golden, then loaded up with pizza sauce, gooey melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and crumbled bacon for the ultimate pizza-inspired snack or dinner.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- Uses frozen store bought pierogies for an easy shortcut dinner
- Easy to customize with your favourite pizza toppings
- Minimal dishes and easy cleanup thanks to the air fryer
- Budget friendly comfort food recipe
- Family friendly and picky eater approved
- Great for busy weeknights and lazy dinners
This quick and easy air fryer recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, game day appetizers, after school snacks or lazy dinners when you want something cheesy, crispy and seriously satisfying without a lot of work.
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
11 minutes
Yield:
Serves 4
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 17-22 frozen pierogies ( I used bacon flavoured )
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon
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Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1:
I placed some frozen pierogies in a parchment liner in an air fryer basket.
STEP 2:
I placed the basket in the air fryer and cooked the pierogies until they were golden brown on top.
STEP 3:
I spooned pizza sauce over the pierogies and then sprinkled shredded mozzarella on top.
STEP 4:
I placed pepperoni slices over the cheese.
Then I sprinkled crumbled bacon on top followed by additional shredded mozzarella.
STEP 5:
I returned the basket to the air fryer basket and continued cooking until the cheese was fully melted.
Every bite of these Air Fryer Pizza Pierogies is loaded with crispy golden edges, soft cheesy potato filling, gooey melted mozzarella and smoky bacon.
The warm pizza sauce, crispy pepperoni and buttery pierogies come together for the ultimate comfort food experience that tastes like pizza night and snack night combined.
Whether you dip them in ranch, garlic sauce or eat them straight from the tray, these cheesy air fryer pierogies are the kind of irresistible recipe everyone keeps reaching for until they are completely gone.
If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner or the perfect snack then you need to try these pizza pierogies!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use any flavour of frozen pierogies?
- Yes! Bacon pierogies work great for this recipe, but you can also use cheddar, potato and onion or even four cheese pierogies depending on your preference.
Do I need to thaw the pierogies before air frying?
- No. The pierogies go straight from frozen into the air fryer, making this recipe quick and convenient.
Can I make these in the oven instead of the air fryer?
- Yes. Bake the pierogies according to the package directions, add the toppings and continue baking until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Air Fryer Pizza Pierogies
Air Fryer Pizza Pierogies are the ultimate easy comfort food recipe for busy weeknights, game day snacks, party appetizers and lazy dinners.
Frozen bacon pierogies are air fried until crispy and golden, then topped with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and crumbled bacon for a cheesy pizza-inspired dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 17-22 frozen pierogies ( I used bacon flavoured )
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Place a liner in your air fryer basket and then pour in the frozen pierogies. Spread them out into a single layer.
- Air fry at 380F for 7 minutes.
- Spoon pizza sauce over the pierogies.
- Sprinkle most of the shredded cheese on top.
- Place the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle on the crumbled bacon followed by the remainder of the shredded cheese.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and cook at 380F for 4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 356Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1026mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 24g
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