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These Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites are everything you love about garlic bread — buttery, garlicky, melty — but packed into little golden pockets that you can pop in your mouth. They’re the first thing to disappear at any holiday gathering or pizza night.
The first time I made these, I set them out thinking they’d last the whole game… but they were gone by the first commercial break. They’re that good.
Using store-bought biscuit dough keeps things super simple. The air fryer turns them golden and crispy outside while the mozzarella inside melts into gooey perfection.
Serve them warm with marinara for dipping and watch them vanish. Trust me, you might want to make a double batch.
🥕 Ingredients Overview
Here’s what you need:
- Refrigerated Biscuit Dough: Flaky, buttery dough that crisps up beautifully.
- Butter: Melted and brushed on top for rich, golden flavor.
- Garlic Powder: For that classic garlic bread taste.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Melts into gooey bites inside.
- Parsley: Optional, for a pop of color and freshness.
Pro Tip: Use pre-shredded mozzarella or cut small cubes from a block for easy stuffing.
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the Dough: Flatten each biscuit into a circle.
- Stuff and Seal: Add mozzarella to the center and fold edges closed to seal.
- Brush with Butter: Combine melted butter and garlic powder, and brush each ball.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set to 350°F.
- Air Fry: Place bites in the basket and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with warm marinara.
Pro Tip: Don’t overfill the bites or they may burst open in the air fryer.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not sealing the dough tightly (cheese leaks out!)
- Skipping the butter brush (less flavor and color)
- Overcrowding the basket
- Using too much cheese per bite
- Not serving with dip (it really makes them shine)
🎨 Variations & Add-Ons
- Cheesy Pull-Apart: Place balls in a round baking dish for a pull-apart bread.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Holiday Version: Arrange into a wreath shape for a festive look.
- Extra Cheesy: Use both mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Kid-Friendly: Serve with ranch or ketchup for picky eaters.
You could even stuff in pepperoni or use garlic herb cheese!
📦 Make Ahead & Storage
These are best warm, but you can prep ahead:
- Make Ahead: Stuff and shape the dough, then refrigerate until ready to cook (up to 24 hrs).
- Fridge: Store cooked bites in an airtight container for 3 days.
- Reheat: Air fry at 325°F for 3–4 minutes until warmed through.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked bites and reheat from frozen at 340°F for 5–7 minutes.
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
These bites are indulgent but portionable! You get the flavor hit of garlic bread with built-in serving control.
Air Fryer Garlic Bread Bites
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Flatten dough rounds and fill with cheese.
- Pinch closed and brush with garlic butter.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- Air fry 6–8 minutes until golden.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with marinara.
Notes
- Don’t overfill or they’ll burst.
- Best served warm.
- Try adding Parmesan or red pepper flakes.
These cheesy garlic bread bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears in minutes. They’re easy, craveable, and seriously fun to make. Let me know if you serve them for game day or your next holiday party! And if you love these, try my air fryer pizza rolls next — just as easy and twice as cheesy.
