Description
This Easy Air Fryer Pizza recipe delivers perfectly crispy personal-sized pizzas with melty cheese and your favorite toppings in just 35 minutes. Using an air fryer to pre-cook and cook the dough ensures a golden crust every time, making it a quick and convenient option for family pizza night or a delicious homemade treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough ball, divided into 4 pieces
Toppings
- Pizza sauce, as needed
- Olive oil, for brushing and spraying
- Garlic salt (optional), for crust seasoning
- Italian herbs (optional), for crust seasoning
- Shredded Italian blend or mozzarella cheese, as needed
- Any other toppings you’d like to add (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, vegetables)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400º F to prepare for cooking the pizza dough.
- Shape Dough Rounds: Lightly flour a clean surface and divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round approximately 6 inches in diameter to fit your air fryer basket.
- Dock the Dough: Use a fork or toothpick to poke small holes generously in the center of each dough round, avoiding the edges to prevent bubbles and ensure even cooking.
- Season and Oil Dough: Brush both sides of each dough round lightly with olive oil for a golden, crispy crust. If desired, sprinkle garlic salt and Italian herbs on the crust edges for extra flavor.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pre-Cook the Dough: Place a dough round into the basket using a large spatula. Air fry at 375º F on Air Fry mode for 2-4 minutes, flipping halfway to achieve a golden crust and bottom. Remove and repeat for remaining dough rounds.
- Add Toppings: Once a dough round is pre-cooked, transfer it to a cutting board. Spread pizza sauce over the center, add shredded cheese, and top with your favorite toppings. For fresh basil, add after cooking for freshness.
- Final Cook: Transfer the topped pizza back to the air fryer basket. Cook at 375º F on Air Fry mode for 3-6 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted. Start checking at 3 minutes and adjust cook time as needed based on your air fryer.
- Serve: Remove pizza from the basket and let it rest on a cutting board or cooling rack for a few minutes. Cut into wedges or serve whole.
Notes
- To keep toppings from flying around in the air fryer, place them beneath the cheese and press firmly before cooking.
- You can use a dehydration or cooling rack over the pizza as a barrier to secure toppings like pepperoni and mushrooms.
- Wooden toothpicks can also be used to secure certain toppings in place.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
