Air Fried Pizza
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Air fryer pizza delivers warm, mouthwatering melted cheese and perfectly crispy crust in a matter of minutes. These scrumptious air fried pizzas are perfect for feeding your family on busy weeknights.
Air Fryer Pizza
If you’ve never air fried pizza before, you are in for a treat. When you air fry pizza, everyone gets the chance to make their very own homemade mini pizza in a matter of minutes. Plus, making pizza in the air fryer is healthier and less expensive than going to a restaurant.
I like to let the kids help with this one too. It’s so fun to watch them delight as they turn pizza dough into their very own edible masterpiece. Pizza night just got a lot more fun!
How to Cook Pizza in Air Fryer
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: Get a decent gauge of the size of your air fryer basket. Working on a flat, floured surface, roll your pizza dough out to fit the basket.
STEP TWO: Prepare your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and place the dough inside the basket.
STEP THREE: Brush the entire surface of the dough with oil, set your air fryer to 400 degrees F, and cook the dough for 3-4 minutes. Once crisped up, turn it over, brush with more oil, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
STEP FOUR: Taking care to leave a border around the edges, spread the pizza sauce on the crispy crust.
STEP FIVE: Now, you can add the toppings. Start by sprinkling shredded mozzarella over the crust, then top it with pepperoni slices.
STEP SIX: Air fry pizza for about 3 minutes, checking for melted, bubbly cheese and a lovely, golden brown crust.
STEP SEVEN: Carefully remove the pizza from the air fryer with tongs or a spatula. Set it aside to cool for at least 5 minutes.
STEP EIGHT: Once cooled, cut the pizza into slices. Top it off with chopped basil or the garnish of your choice. Enjoy!
How can I tell when Air Fryer Pizza is Done?
When you air fry pizza, you will look for the same signs that any pizza is done. The best clues are a crispy, golden brown crust and that enticing, melted, and bubbly cheese.
Air Fryer Pizza Recipe Variations
- Choose different toppings. Swap out the pepperoni for ham, sausage, chicken, bacon, or any of your favorite meats.
- Make it vegetarian. Skip the meat and top your pizza with veggies like sliced mushrooms, onions, or peppers.
- Use a different crust. If desired, make your mini pizza on a tortilla, naan bread, or cauliflower crust. You can use frozen dough as well, just be sure to thaw it in the fridge overnight first.
Air Fried Pizza Storage
- Freeze the dough. If you have extra dough on your hands, you can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Store leftover pizza. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead of time. If needed, you can assemble your mini pizza a day or two ahead of time. Wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge until you are ready to start air frying.
How to Reheat Pizza in an Air Fryer
You can absolutely reheat pizza in the air fryer, and it’s super easy!
Place your cold pizza in the basket, press the reheat button, and let your device do the work for you.
Alternatively, you can preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F, place your slices in the basket, and air fry your pizza for about 3-5 minutes.
More Air Fryer Pizza Recipes
- Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Pizza
- French Bread Pizza in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Hot Pockets
- Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza
- Pizza Bagel Bites in the Air Fryer
- Pepperoni Mac and Cheese Skillet
- Frozen Pizza Rolls in An Air Fryer
Other Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love:
- Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
- Air Fryer Mac and Cheese
- Air Fryer Blooming Onion
- Air Fryer Taquitos
- Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs
- Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- Air Fryer Cheese Curds
Pizza in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 can of pizza crust dough
- 1 cup of pizza sauce
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of sliced pepperoni
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Roll out the pizza crust dough on a floured surface until it's similar to the size of your air fryer basket.
- Spray cooking spray on the air fryer basket and place the rolled-out dough inside the basket.
- Brush oil on the entire pizza dough and then air fry it at 400 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.
- Turn the crisped-up dough over. Brush with oil and air fry it for another 3 minutes.
- Spread pizza sauce over the crispy crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce and add pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Cook the pizza for 3 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Use a pair of tongs or spatula to carefully remove the pizza from the air fryer basket and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Garnish the pizza with basil leaves and cut the pizza into slices and serve.
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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Hubby and I love pizza but I’ve never thought of making it in the air fryer(duh). This will definitely be a must try for us. Thank you!
Hi Sam, i always have issues with the pepperoni staying in place, it moves around….still going to try this.
Hi Kris, These pizzas cook very quickly, so you shouldn’t have any issue with pepperoni moving. Best wishes!
How would I make a large pizza in my in-oven air fryer? Can I use my pizza pan that has holes?
Hi Susan, the size of your pizza will depend on the size of your air fryer. If you’re using a basket-style fryer, you can place the crust directly in the greased basket (no pan needed). For a toaster-oven style fryer, a pizza pan works great—even one with holes. Hope that helps!