Easy Air Fryer Pizza
Easy and cheesy, all four pizzas are ready in just 35 minutes. This air fryer pizza is your new go-to for personal pies with crispy edges and melty perfection. Minimal effort, maximum payoff. Bring it to the table on your next family pizza night!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough ball, divided into two or three My personal pizza dough recipe (Note: You can stretch this recipe into 3 balls of dough if you need.)
- Pizza sauce
- Olive oil
- Garlic salt (optional)
- Italian herbs (optional)
- Shredded Italian blend or mozzarella cheese You can also use torn up mini mozzarella balls
- Any other toppings you'd like to add to your pizza
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º F.
- Lightly cover a clean surface with some flour. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and form each into a round that measures approximately 6 inches in diameter, or enough to fit into the air fryer basket. (Sizes vary by air fryer, so eyeball it.)
- With a fork or toothpick, poke a generous number of small holes into the center of the pizza dough (not the crust edges).
- Brush all of the dough, front and back, with a tiny bit of olive oil. This helps you get a nice, even, golden crisp. For a flavored crust, sprinkle some garlic salt and Italian herbs over the crust's edges.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a bit of olive oil or non-stick spray.
- Transfer the dough to the air fryer basket with a large spatula and pre-cook it at 375º F for about 2-4 minutes on “Air Fry” mode, flipping it halfway through. This will help you get a nice golden crust and golden bottom.
- When done, transfer the pre-cooked shell to a cutting board and pop the next pizza in. While that cooks, dress your pre-cooked pizza. Spread tomato sauce over the middle, then top it with cheese and whatever toppings you want. Tip: If using fresh basil, add it to the pizza after it’s been cooked for ultimate freshness.
- Once your pizzas are dressed, transfer them back to the air fryer basket, one at a time, using a spatula. Cook at 375º F on air fry mode for another 3-6 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. (Check the pizzas at the 3-minute mark and go from there. Air fryer models vary with heat and cooking time, so it's better to be safe.)
- When done, transfer the pizzas to a cutting board or cooling rack to set for a few minutes, then cut them into wedges or serve them as is.
Notes
To prevent toppings from flying around in the air fryer:
- Place the toppings beneath the cheese, then press down firmly on everything before closing the air fryer and starting it. This will help secure everything in place.
- You can secure a dehydration rack or cooling rack over the pizza if you have one. This acts as a barrier and has worked really well for me, keeping things like pepperoni and mushrooms in their place.
- Secure certain toppings with wooden toothpicks, like pepperoni and mushrooms.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pizza | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
