Description
This Air Fryer Pizza recipe delivers a quick, crispy, and cheesy pizza with a golden crust and melty cheese in under 10 minutes. Perfect for busy days or last-minute meals, this method uses an air fryer to achieve a deliciously crunchy base with your choice of toppings, making it a fast, customizable, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional oven baking.
Ingredients
Base
- Pizza dough: about 7-8 inches diameter (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil: for brushing crust
Sauce
- Tomato sauce: thin layer to spread over dough
Cheese
- Mozzarella cheese: shredded, generous amount
Toppings
- Your choice of toppings: e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, sausage, bacon, shredded chicken, spinach
- Dried Italian herbs: oregano or basil, to sprinkle
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your air fryer basket, about 7-8 inches in diameter. Brush the surface lightly with olive oil to ensure a crispy crust and prevent sticking.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle dried Italian herbs over the sauce, then add a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese and your chosen toppings.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure even cooking from the start.
- Cook the Pizza: Place the prepared pizza inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, checking halfway through and rotating if needed, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted perfectly.
- Serve Hot: Carefully remove the pizza using tongs or a spatula. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving to enjoy the melty, crispy pizza.
Notes
- Use a thin dough for more even cooking and crispiness.
- Don’t overload toppings to prevent soggy crust.
- Always preheat the air fryer for best results.
- Rotate the pizza halfway during cooking for an evenly browned crust.
- Consider making personal-sized pizzas if your air fryer basket is small.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium pizza (7-8 inch)
- Calories: Approximately 400-600 (varies with toppings)
- Sugar: 3-6 g
- Sodium: 600-900 mg
- Fat: 15-25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7-12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6-12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50 g
- Fiber: 2-5 g
- Protein: 15-25 g
- Cholesterol: 30-50 mg