Air Fryer Pizza (Crispy, Cheesy & Ready in Minutes)

If you’re craving homemade pizza without waiting for the oven to preheat, this Air Fryer Pizza recipe is the perfect solution. It delivers a crispy golden crust, gooey melted cheese, and your favourite toppings in just minutes. Whether you’re making a quick lunch, easy dinner, or late-night snack, this recipe is simple, budget-friendly, and completely customizable.

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Pizza

• Ready in under 15 minutes
• Crispy crust with perfectly melted cheese
• Easy to customize with your favourite toppings
• Great for busy weeknights
• Uses simple pantry ingredients
• Kid-friendly and beginner-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 small pizza dough or pre-made pizza base
• 3 tablespoons pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 10-12 pepperoni slices (optional)
• ¼ cup sliced bell peppers
• ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons sliced onions
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Fresh basil (optional)
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

How to Make Air Fryer Pizza

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) for 3-5 minutes.
2. Roll the pizza dough to fit inside your air fryer basket.
3. Lightly brush the dough with olive oil.
4. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly across the pizza.
6. Add pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, or any toppings you prefer.
7. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder over the toppings.
8. Carefully place the pizza into the air fryer basket.
9. Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 7-10 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove carefully and let it cool for 2 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh basil or red pepper flakes if desired.
12. Slice and serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
  Yes. Refrigerated pizza dough, homemade dough, or pre-baked pizza crust all work well.
• Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
  Yes. Preheating helps create a crisp crust and cooks the pizza evenly.
• Can I make frozen pizza in the air fryer?
  Absolutely. Cook according to the package directions and adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer model.
• What cheese works best?
  Mozzarella is the classic choice, but cheddar, provolone, Monterey Jack, or a pizza cheese blend also taste delicious.