Air Fryer Pizza
Ready in about 18 minutes.
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Crisp-base personal pizza with bubbly cheese and fast weeknight appeal. Air fryer pizza is brilliant for flatbreads, naan pizzas and small homemade dough rounds.
Written for 2. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 2 small pizza bases, naan breads or flatbreads
- 120 ml pizza sauce
- 150 g grated mozzarella
- Your favourite toppings
Method
- 1Spread each base with pizza sauce and add the cheese and toppings.
- 2Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F.
- 3Air fry one pizza at a time for 7-10 minutes until the base is crisp and the cheese bubbles.
- 4Slice and serve hot.
Tips for the best results
- Keep toppings light so the base crisps properly.
- This works especially well for naan bread pizzas and small flatbreads.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer pizza steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer pizza the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer pizza?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 350°F for 7-10 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer pizza ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer pizza serve?
This recipe is written for 2. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.