Crispy Air Fryer Homemade Pizza Recipe

Welcome to our air fryer recipe blog! Today, we're going to share a fantastic homemade pizza recipe that you can easily make in your air fryer. Whether you're looking for a quick dinner option, a fun cooking activity with the kids, or a tasty snack for movie night, this recipe has got you covered.

Preparation time:

20 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 premade pizza dough
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite pizza toppings (such as pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)
• Olive oil spray
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Steps to follow:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough and place it on a piece of parchment paper that fits the air fryer basket.
3. Spread the marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
5. Add your favorite pizza toppings on top of the cheese.
6. Lightly spray the pizza with olive oil to help it brown and crisp in the air fryer.
7. Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza into the preheated air fryer basket.
8. Air fry the pizza for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Once done, carefully remove the pizza from the air fryer using the parchment paper.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Tricks and tips:

• If you prefer a crispy crust, pre-bake the dough in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes before adding the sauce and toppings.
• Experiment with different sauces and toppings to create your own unique pizza flavors.
• Keep an eye on the pizza towards the end of the cooking time to prevent it from getting too brown.

Benefits of the ingredients used:

Tomato sauce is a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain diseases. Mozzarella cheese provides calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle function.

We hope you enjoy making and devouring this delicious air fryer homemade pizza. Happy cooking!