Pizza in Air Fryer

Are you looking for a quick after-school snack idea that kids or adults will both love? This air fryer french bread pizza is the answer! Whenever I have a loaf of french bread or even Italian bread on hand I’ll slice it horizontally down the middle and place some pizza toppings on it. The pizza cooks really fast in the air fryer and will be ready in under 10 minutes.

If you have a picky family that likes different kinds of toppings then these can be made personalized for every member. Need this recipe fast? Just use the Skip to Recipe feature at that the top of the page! This page might also contain affiliate links.

Frozen French Bread Pizza in Air Fryer

If you have frozen french bread style pizzas such as Stouffer’s or Red Baron those can even be placed in the air fryer and pretty much using the same time and temperature. 

If you don’t want to make a homemade pizza in the air fryer, frozen pizzas work just as well. 

For Red Baron Pizzas: Set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees and the timer for 7 minutes. Let the pizza rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing it. 

For Stouffer’s Pizzas: Set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees and the timer for 7 minutes. Let the pizza rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing it. 

Ingredients for Air Fryer Pizza

• Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese - fresh mozzarella that comes in those balls are always the best or just use any type of cheese you have on hand 
• 1 French Baguette or Italian Bread Loaf 
• Marinara or Pizza sauce - I prefer Raos 
• Pepperoni Slices 
• Optional toppings: Canadian bacon, fresh pineapple, fresh basil leaves, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes

HOW TO MAKE PIZZA IN THE AIR FRYER

1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 350° Fahrenheit.
2. Spray the  Air Fryer basket with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. 
3. Slice a french baguette in half lengthwise. Spread the pizza sauce on top of the bread. Then place the mozzarella cheese and slices of pepperoni on top. 
4. Carefully transfer the pizza to the air fryer basket, then close the basket. 
5. Air fry pizza for 4-7 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until you see that the cheese is golden brown and melted. 
6. Top with additional toppings if preferred. 
7. NOTE: This recipe was made with a 4 qt basket style Ninja Foodi Grill air fryer. If you're using a different brand of air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Air Fryer Pizza Tips:

• Crust: There are many different ways to make pizza crust out there. If you don’t have french bread or Italian bread use English Muffins, Pita bread, or even a homemade pizza bread. I have a great recipe for pizza crust using the 2 Ingredient dough Method. 
• Pizza Topping Variations: Are endless! Make whatever you’re desiring at the current moment: Meat Lovers, Canadian Bacon and Pineapple, Pepperoni, Vegetarian, Margherita pizza, or Proscuitto with Figs and honey drizzled on the top. 
• Sauce: My favorite sauce to use for making fresh pizzas is Rao’s. The ingredients are clean and easy. Just use your favorite jar of marinara sauce or pizza sauce.

What air fryers are best?

I've had 3 or 4 different air fryers or the past 5 years and each one of them has worked very well with the air fryer recipes on this site. If you want to be able to cook more food for your family at once then get an air fryer with a large basket such as 5.3 quarts. Look for ones that say nonstick on them and has multiple program settings.

Power XL Air Fryer 5.3 Quart Basket. - This was my very first air fryer.

Our 5.3QT Power Air-Fryer comes in handy in preparing amazing meals from your cookbook, and frying a variety of dishes, such as: French fries, chicken, steak, roasts, fish tacos and sticks, waffle fries, pies, pudding and donuts.

Ninja Foodi Grill and Air Fryer - This air fryer works very well too but the air fryer setting doesn't go below 300 degrees. If there's a recipe that calls for lower temperatures you have to use the bake setting. It air frys, roasts, grills, and dehydrates food.

Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer- This air fryer doesn't require any preheating and has several different functions for cooking chicken, meat, frozen foods, etc. There are 5 different functions.

GoWISE USA 1700-Watt 5.8-QT 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer 

Air fryer temperature settings vary according to brand and model. If your air fryer does not have the exact temperature setting called for in the recipe, consult your manual for suggested temperature settings.

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

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Air Fryer Baja Fish Tacos with Pickled Onions

Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties

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