Making pizza in an air fryer is a breeze. It is done in no time and is perfectly crunchy and cooked with the cheese melted to perfection. The kids are ecstatic.
It is not so difficult to make pizza at home. I have done it pretty often in the past. But with a family of four, the wait for each one to be done in our OTG was a killjoy!
With my Philips air fryer, I could do one pizza in about 6-7 minutes. Pretty awesome!
You can also try making Black Griddle Pizza on a griddle.
You may also like Crispy Mushrooms in Air fryer, Zucchini Fries in air fryer, Air fryer Smashed Potatoes, Air fryer cheesy Broccoli and Air fryer popcorn.
How to Assemble the Perfect Pizza
1. Tomato sauce: I make mine from scratch using tomato puree, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, chilli flakes, salt and sugar. Make it thick and not runny.
You can use store bought sauce too.
2. Pizza base: I buy the store-bought one, 6" personal pizza size. This time I used whole wheat flour base. Make it from scratch if you so prefer.
3. Mozzarella cheese: Melts so well on pizza. Get the pre-grated or pre-diced one to reduce prep time. This is the vegan mozzarella cheese that I like.
4. Toppings: Pretty much what you like. You can only go with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese for a feisty margarita pie too.
I use peppers, mushrooms, pickles, sometimes vegan sausages, pepperoni, diced cottage cheese (or paneer), corn, olives and so on. Use whatever you have available.
5. Seasonings: Some oregano and chilli flakes on top give it a nice kick.
FAQs
It will depend upon the size and thickness of your pizza base. Mine took about 6-7 minutes at 390 F for a nice brown crunch.
Yes, you can cook frozen pizza without the need to thaw it first.
Yes, it is very easy to cook pizza in an air fryer. It is super quick as well.
Air fryer is wonderful for reheating. You can reheat precooked pizza from the fridge in the air fryer at 320 F for about 3-4 minutes or till heated through.
Stepwise Pictures
Preheat Air fryer at 390 F or 200 C for 3 minutes.
Assemble the pizza by taking the store bought 6" pizza crust.
Alternatively, you can try this brick oven pizza dough recipe.
Spread out the tomato sauce on top. Spread out diced mozzarella cheese on top of it. Put the toppings of your choice.
This is the vegan mozzarella cheese that I like.
Carefully place the prepared pizza crust inside the air fryer basket after spraying it lightly with oil.
You could use a parchment paper too.
Air fry at 390 F or 200 C for 6-7 minutes till the cheese has melted and the pizza is browned. Take out and serve hot.
Delicious air fryer pizza is ready to serve.
Here's the recipe card:
📖 Recipe Card
Air fryer Pizza
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust 6" size
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded or diced or vegan mozzarella cheese
- Toppings
- Basil leaves optional
- Oregano and chili flakes for garnish optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 390 F or 200 C for 3 minutes.
- Assemble your pizza. Spray the air fryer basket with some olive oil. Place the pizza crust carefully.
- Spread out the tomato sauce on top. Place mozzarella cheese generously all over. Put toppings of your choice on top.
- This is the vegan mozzarella cheese I like.
- Air fry at 390 F for about 6-7 minutes till cheese has melted, base is crispy and the pizza looks nice and brown.
- Take it out and serve hot after garnish (optional).
Notes
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You may also try smoked salmon pizza.
Ramandeep Kaur says
Hey that looks great 😊
Could you explain properly about pizza sauce!!!
I always get stuck with it 😞
Rachna says
I take about 400 ml or 10 oz. tomato puree. You can use canned or readymade. In 1 tbsp. olive oil, lightly saute 1 small onion till transparent. Add about 5-6 cloves garlic finely chopped and saute for 30 seconds. Add the tomato puree, 1 tsp. tomato ketchup, salt to taste and about 1-2 tsp. Italian seasoning or dried herbs. Cook till well incorporated and thick. Taste and add a pinch of sugar if very sour. Cool and use it for pizza. You can store in the fridge for upto 5 days and use or freeze it too.
cyndy says
It never occured to me to make pizza in my air fryer - what a fantastic idea and time saver. This will be great for summer since the regular oven always heats up the house!
Rachna says
So true, Cyndy.
Renee says
This is an easy and fast way to make pizza, thank you!
Rachna says
Glad you liked it, Renee.
saif says
I never thought we can make pizza through airfryer. This looks delicious
Rachna says
Thank you!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Much healthier than a pizza crunch which is what is served in Scottish chip shops, where they deep fry the pizza and sometimes they dip it in batter first too!
Rachna says
Oh yes! Much healthier for sure.
Helen says
What a great idea! I would never have thought of using the air fryer to make pizza!
Rachna says
Thank you Helen!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
This sounds so much easier than getting the oven to temperature for just one pizza!
Rachna says
Absolutely right!
Zarina.Z says
Wow looks yummy & thank u for the Airfrier suggestion
Rachna says
You're very welcome, Zarina!