This 10-minute air fryer pizza brings restaurant-quality results right to your kitchen table. Perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunch fixes, this recipe delivers a crispy crust and melty cheese in just 5 minutes of cooking time.
With only 322 calories per serving and packed with 18g of protein, it’s a smarter way to enjoy everyone’s favorite comfort food without waiting for delivery.
Ingredients for Perfect Air Fryer Pizza
- Pizza Dough: 1 ball, ensure it’s at room temperature for easier rolling
- Mozzarella Cheese: 4½ cups freshly shredded for best melting results
- Pizza Sauce: 15 oz, spread evenly for consistent flavor
- Toppings: Your favorite pizza toppings as desired
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F until ready
- Dough Work: Roll the dough very thin (under ¼ inch) and prick with fork for even cooking
- Base Cooking: Spray basket, place dough carefully, and cook at 400°F for 1 minute per side
- Quality Check: Monitor at 30-second intervals to prevent folding
- Topping Time: Add sauce and toppings, placing cheese last to prevent flying ingredients
- Final Bake: Reduce temperature to 370°F and cook for 1-3 minutes until cheese melts perfectly
Cooking Techniques for Air Fryer Success
Getting that perfect pizza crust in your air fryer is easier than you think! Pre-cooking the crust is a game-changer – it creates a nice, crispy base that won’t get soggy.
Keep a close eye on your crust during the first minute of cooking, as air fryers can make the dough move around a bit. A quick spray of oil on the basket makes all the difference in preventing sticking.
Clever Pizza Building Tips
Start with a super thin crust – thinner than you might think! Add your sauce and toppings strategically: sauce first, then heavy toppings like pepperoni, and cheese last.
This order keeps everything in place while cooking. Want extra-crispy pepperoni? Put it on top of the cheese instead. The hot air will make it perfectly crispy!
Quick Variations
Make this recipe your own! Try using different cheeses like provolone or a pizza blend. Make personal pizzas by dividing the dough into smaller portions.
You can also go for a veggie version with mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions – just cut them small so they cook quickly. BBQ chicken pizza works great too – just use pre-cooked chicken and BBQ sauce instead of pizza sauce.
Storage Tips
Air fryer pizza is best eaten right away while the cheese is hot and melty! If you have leftovers, let them cool completely, then wrap in foil or put in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop back in the air fryer at 350°F for 1-2 minutes – it’ll be almost as good as fresh!
Air Fryer Pizza
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 ball Pizza dough
- 4 1/2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15 oz Pizza Sauce
- Desired pizza toppings
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Roll crust out really thin (less than ¼ inch). Prick all over with a fork, (this will help it bake flat).
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket. Lift up crust and carefully place in the basket.
- Cook in air fryer at 400 degrees F for 1 minute, then flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. (check on the crust after 30 seconds to make sure it hasn’t flipped/folded in half.) Repeat with remaining crusts.
- Add toppings to pre-baked crusts. I suggest adding the cheese last, because the pepperoni and lighter toppings may blow off while cooking.
- Lower air fryer temp to 370 and cook pizzas for 1-3 minutes or until warmed through and cheese has melted. (You can open the basket to check).
