Air fryer pizzas made with pita bread are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional pizza. The pita bread acts as a perfect crust, becoming crispy and golden brown in the air fryer.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Add your favorite pizza toppings, such as tomato sauce, cheese, vegetables, and meats, and cook in the air fryer for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and the toppings are cooked to your liking.
This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and the best part is that it's ready in just a few minutes with minimal cleanup.
The pizzas are also ready in under 10 minutes!
The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Oreos with Crescent Roll Dough, Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, and Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli.
Ingredients Needed Pita Pizzas
- Pita Bread - Pita bread is a type of round, flat bread that is commonly consumed in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. I like to use Joseph's Pita bread cause it's low in calories. I also love using smaller slices of Naan bread or Mini Pizza crusts for this. They fit perfectly in the air fryer. Aldi or Target has them next to the marinara sauces.
- Pizza sauce - Or a store-bought Marinara sauce such as Raos. Since sharing this recipe, I now have my own Basic Marinara Sauce Recipe.
- Part skim mozzarella cheese - Reduced-Fat Cheese has a lower calorie count and less saturated fat than regular cheese, but it may also have a different taste and texture. It also helps with keeping the calorie count pretty low for this recipe.
- Turkey Pepperoni - 6 to 8 slices
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Air Fryer Pepperoni Pita Pizza
Step 1: Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Place 1 pita bread in your air fryer. Top the pitta with pizza sauce, cheese, and turkey pepperoni. Air Fry for 6 minutes.
Serving size: 1 pita pizza.
Recipe Note: pepperoni likes to fly around in the air fryer. You might have to put them back in the places they were found. 🙂
Pro Tips for Air Fryer Pita Pizza
- Use thick pita bread for a crispier crust that holds toppings well.
- Preheat your air fryer for the best texture and even cooking.
- Spread the sauce in a thin, even layer to prevent the pita from becoming soggy.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings, as this can keep the cheese from melting evenly.
- Cook in a single layer, making multiple batches if needed.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley after cooking for extra flavor.
- Keep an eye on the pizza during the last minute or two since air fryer cooking times can vary by model.
Serving Suggestions
Air fryer pita pizza is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or afternoon snack. Pair it with one of these simple sides:
- Caesar salad or a mixed green salad
- Fresh fruit or sliced melon
- Air Fryer Garlic Bread or breadsticks
- Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli or air fryer green beans
- Air Fryer Tomato Soup for a cozy meal
- A side of ranch or garlic dipping sauce
How to Store
Store leftover pita pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place the pizza back in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–4 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and the cheese is heated through. Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can make the pita soft.
Freezing is not recommended, as the pita can become chewy and the toppings may release excess moisture when thawed.
Recipe FAQs
Some air fryers require preheating and some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual.
I have two air fryers. The Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer and Ninja Woodfire Grill which is an outdoor air fryer. It’s pretty awesome! It has 5 different functions on it.
Yes you can, you will need some dough, sauce, cheese and your favorite toppings. I like using pita or naan bread.
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Pepperoni Pita Pizzas
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 6min
- Total Time: 15min
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
Quick and easy pizzas made in the air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 Josephs' Pita Bread 60 calorie
- 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce
- 1 oz of part skim mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices of Turkey Pepperoni
Instructions
- Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1 pita bread in your air fryer. Top the pitta with pizza sauce, cheese, and turkey pepperoni. Air Fry for 6 minutes.
- Serving size: 1 pita pizza.
Notes
myWW points: Blue 4; Green 4; Purple 4
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 597mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
Jenna says
I just did a search in the WW app for pizza sauce, and it brought up pizza sauce, store bought. 2 tablespoons for 1 point.
Amanda says
What kind of pizza sauce did you use? Different sauces could mean different points.