Pizza Puffs are the best little pizza bite, perfect for Game Day or any day! Rivaling Little Caesars, these homemade crazy puffs are what you need in your freezer for a fast snack!

Have y’all seen the trending TikTok – make pepperoni pizza puffs?

If you haven’t, you will now…

It’s a pizza dough ball that is smothered in your favorite home-style sauce, topped with your favorite pizza toppings, and baked to perfection.

I made these a while back, wanting to freeze them, and then be able to air fry them for later.

After a few trials runs, this recipe is ready for it’s internet close up!

Who’s ready?!

How to Make Pizza Puffs at Home

First, you’ll need some pizza dough.

Or, in my recipe, you use frozen dinner roll dough!

I love keeping Rhodes Dinner Rolls in my freezer when I need them, and this was the best way to use the dough.

You’ll want these little dough balls to thaw on the counter, under plastic wrap for an hour or two. Since they’re little, and space individually in a muffin pan, it doesn’t take too long to thaw.

Once thawed, you’ll need some olive oil and ranch seasoning.

Yes! I love seasoning my dough!

Then, you’ll need the usual pizza making items:

Pizza Sauce — I prefer Rao’s Homemade Sauce or their jarred marinara. So good!

Mozzarella Cheese—I used fresh mozzarella balls, but the Pizza Cheese blend from Belgioioso is fantastic. It’s got super-melting power.

Parmesan Cheese

And any other toppings you’d like! I originally made these for my nieces, so I left the “tough toppings” off.

Alright! Once your dough balls are thawed and seasoned, you’ll pull them apart and stuff them into each muffin cup.

Then, add your sauce and cheese.

If you want to top the cheese with some italian seasoning or whatever you want, now’s the time.

Baking Pizza Puffs

You’ll bake these at 425 degrees. Yes! That’s a high temperature, but pizza loves to be baked at a super high temperature.

Bake these for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and absolutely sensational!

You can serve immediately or allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Freezing and Reheating Little Caesars Crazy Puffs

The best part about these little baked pizza puffs is that you can freeze them.

I “flash froze” them on a sheet pan, then popped into a freezer-safe zip-top bag.

When I craved them, I just popped a few frozen pizza puffs into my air fryer at 350 for 5-6 minutes.

Depending on your air fryer, you might need to increase/decrease the time.

Also, you can reheat these in the oven at 350 for 6-8 minutes.

I have not tried the microwave; I don’t own one!

I hope you love this recipe and make it over and over, y’all!