Satisfy your pizza cravings with this air fryer recipe. Ideal for impromptu meals or unexpected guests, it delivers a crispy base, melted cheese, and your favourite toppings. Ready to whip up some delicious pizza? Let's get started!
Pizza Doughhomemade or store-bought, makes 3 x 6-inch round
1TeaspoonOlive Oil
1Bell Peppercut into thin round slices
⅓Cupthinly sliced Mushroom
¼Cupsliced Jalapeño
½CupPizza Sauce
½ - ¾CupGrated Mozzarella Cheese
2Tablespoonsthinly sliced Basil Leaves
2TablespoonsAll Purpose Flour
Instructions
Divide the dough into three parts. This will make approx three 6-inch pizzas at ¼ inch thickness.
Form the dough into a ball, dust it with some dry flour and roll it out.
Place the rolled-out pizza dough on a parchment paper sheet and prick it with a fork.
Transfer to a pre-heated air fryer and bake for 2 minutes on each side at 180C
Repeat this step for the remaining dough. You can store these pre-baked pizza bases in the freezer for up to two weeks when stored in an air-tight zip-lock bag.
Spread some pizza sauce on top of the base, add your toppings and grated cheese.
Brush with olive oil around the edges and transfer back into the air fryer basket. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 170C or till the cheese has melted and the base is slightly crisp. Serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Notes
Top tips to make the best air fryer pizza:
If using a store-bought pizza base, make sure to pick a size that will fit into your air fryer.
The cook time for your pizza may change according to the dough you are using. Store-bought pizza bases will cook a lot faster as they are pre-baked, while the homemade dough may take slightly longer.
If you are using fresh dough, first cook it in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes before adding the toppings. This will prevent the cheese and other toppings from getting overcooked.
Preheat the air fryer for just a couple minutes before adding in the pizza. Although this isn’t a necessity, preheating your air fryer helps in cooking it more evenly.
Line your tray with parchment paper before putting the pizza into the air fryer. This will prevent things from sticking to the tray and make lifting it out and cleaning so much easier.