Recipe
Air Fryer Pizza Recipe
Published: April 1, 2024
Whipped up a quick air fryer pizza tonight. Rolled out dough, slathered on sauce, piled on cheese and toppings, then air fried to perfection. Crispy crust, melty cheese - pure pizza bliss!
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Hey there, I'm about to share my secret weapon in the kitchen - my air fryer pizza recipe! Super crispy crust, melty cheese, your favorite toppings, all ready in minutes. Say goodbye to delivery, this recipe has revolutionized our pizza nights. There's nothing like pulling out a piping hot pizza from your air fryer, trust me on this one, you're going to want to give it a shot. Ready to change pizza night forever? Let's dive in!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Pizza
- Pre-made pizza dough: Convenient base for the pizza, saves time and effort in making the crust from scratch.
- Pizza sauce: Adds flavor and moisture to the pizza, essential for creating the classic pizza taste.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully, creating that gooey, cheesy goodness that everyone loves on a pizza.
- Toppings: Personalize your pizza with favorite ingredients, adding texture, flavor, and variety to each bite.
One interesting tip is that you can use leftover rotisserie chicken as a topping for this air fryer pizza recipe. It adds a delicious flavor and makes good use of leftovers.
Essential Tools for Making Pizza in an Air Fryer
- Air fryer: Cooks the pizza quickly and evenly, giving it a crispy crust and melted cheese.
- Rolling pin: Helps roll out the pizza dough to the desired thickness for a perfect crust.
Common Questions About Making Pizza in an Air Fryer
Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, etc.)
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Place the dough in the air fryer basket.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Add your favorite toppings.
- Air fry the pizza for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Carefully remove the pizza from the air fryer, slice, and serve.
Read more: Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe
Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 15 g | Total Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 30 mg | Sodium: 700 mg | Dietary Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Calcium: 200 mg | Potassium: 150 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Vitamin A: 100 µg | Vitamin C: 5 mg
Can You Make Air Fryer Pizza Ahead of Time?
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare the pizza up to the point of adding toppings.
- Cover the pizza with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, add the toppings and air fry as usual.
Freezing Instructions
- After assembling the pizza, place it in the freezer on a baking sheet until firm.
- Once frozen, wrap the pizza in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
- Label the package with the date and freeze for up to 2 months.
- To cook, unwrap and air fry the frozen pizza at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes or until heated through.
