Crispy Rice Paper Pepperoni & Cheese Bites (Air-Fried)
Crispy Rice Paper Pepperoni & Cheese Bites (Air-Fried)
Ingredients
For the Bites
- 8 rice paper sheets
- 24 pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- cooking oil spray, as needed
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup creamy dipping sauce, such as mayonnaise or cheese dip
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your workspace. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Take two sheets of rice paper and soak them in the warm water for about 15-20 seconds, or until they become soft and pliable.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Carefully lay one softened rice paper sheet flat on a clean, non-stick surface or cutting board. Arrange 2-3 individual pepperoni slices on the rice paper, leaving some space between each slice.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Top each pepperoni slice with a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully place the second softened rice paper sheet directly over the first, covering all the pepperoni and cheese fillings. Gently press down around each filling to remove any trapped air and seal the edges, forming individual pockets around each pepperoni and cheese mound.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Using kitchen scissors, cut the larger rice paper sheet into separate square or rectangular 'bites,' ensuring each bite contains a pepperoni and cheese filling. Repeat steps 1-5 with the remaining rice paper, pepperoni, and cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Arrange the individual rice paper bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Lightly spray the top of the bites with cooking oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Air fry for 5 minutes, or until the rice paper is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly. You may need to do this in batches.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Carefully remove the crispy bites from the air fryer. Serve immediately, either on their own or with your favorite creamy dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Crispy Rice Paper Pepperoni & Cheese Bites (Air-Fried)
Ingredients
For the Bites
- 8 rice paper sheets
- 24 pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- cooking oil spray, as needed
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup creamy dipping sauce, such as mayonnaise or cheese dip
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your workspace. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Take two sheets of rice paper and soak them in the warm water for about 15-20 seconds, or until they become soft and pliable.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Carefully lay one softened rice paper sheet flat on a clean, non-stick surface or cutting board. Arrange 2-3 individual pepperoni slices on the rice paper, leaving some space between each slice.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Top each pepperoni slice with a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully place the second softened rice paper sheet directly over the first, covering all the pepperoni and cheese fillings. Gently press down around each filling to remove any trapped air and seal the edges, forming individual pockets around each pepperoni and cheese mound.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Using kitchen scissors, cut the larger rice paper sheet into separate square or rectangular 'bites,' ensuring each bite contains a pepperoni and cheese filling. Repeat steps 1-5 with the remaining rice paper, pepperoni, and cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Arrange the individual rice paper bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Lightly spray the top of the bites with cooking oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Air fry for 5 minutes, or until the rice paper is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly. You may need to do this in batches.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Carefully remove the crispy bites from the air fryer. Serve immediately, either on their own or with your favorite creamy dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min