Margherita Pizza Pierogy Skewers
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 9
Ingredients for Pizza Skewers:
1 box (12.8 ounces) of Mrs. T’s Mini Classic Cheddar Pierogies
3 cups cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing the pierogies, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-2 cups mozzarella balls (about 18 total)
Fresh basil leaves
Bamboo skewers (10 inches)
Ingredients for Fresh Pesto:
2 cups fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F.
To prepare the pizza skewers: In a small bowl, mix together the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and oregano until well coated. Place the tomatoes in the air fryer tray or basket. Air fry for 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are lightly charred; then remove and set them aside.
On the same tray or in the basket, arrange the pierogies without overlapping. Gently brush both sides with olive oil. Cook for about 12 minutes, or until they become golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through the cooking process.
To create the pesto: In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and add salt and pepper to taste. Process until the mixture is smooth (feel free to substitute with store-bought pesto if you prefer).
Assemble the skewers by threading one pierogy, followed by one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each bamboo skewer. Continue layering the ingredients until each skewer is complete. Drizzle with the freshly made pesto before serving.
For more culinary inspiration, visit MrsTsPierogies.com.
