My kids adore pizza bites—those tiny, savory pizza pockets—and they’re always eager to share them with friends. During a recent summer heat wave, though, I refused to turn on the oven. Instead, I made these Air Fryer Pizza Bites. Cooking frozen pizza rolls in the air fryer is ideal: no sheet pans to wash, fast results in just minutes, less heat in the house, and lower energy use. Below I also include a simple dipping sauce made with pantry staples.

Air fryer pizza bites are a quick, kid-approved snack and make perfect finger food for movie nights, after-school treats, parties, and casual gatherings. They’re one of my go-to choices for holiday appetizer spreads because they’re so fast and crowd-pleasing. The included four-ingredient dip elevates the rolls from basic snack to party-ready appetizer.