12-Minute Air Fryer Pizza
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Course
Main Course
12-Minute Air Fryer Pizza
Description
This recipe involves rolling out pizza dough to fit an air fryer basket where it is pre-cooked briefly to develop a slightly firm crust. Tomato sauce is spread over the partially cooked dough, and chunks of buffalo milk mozzarella are added as the primary cheese topping. The pizza is air fried further until the crust is crispy and the cheese melts.
The use of buffalo milk mozzarella provides a creamy texture and subtle flavor variation. Optional toppings such as fresh basil, grated Parmesan, and red pepper flakes can be added after cooking to enhance flavor and presentation.
This method produces a convenient, fresh pizza suitable for a quick meal or snack, especially when time or oven use is limited. The cooking time around 12 minutes allows the crust to crisp and the cheese to achieve a gentle melt without overcooking.
The notes suggest naan bread as a shortcut dough alternative. Pre-drying the mozzarella helps avoid a watery pizza and enhances texture.
Ingredients
- mozzarella cheese buffalo milk
- pizza dough 1 12-inch dough will make 2 personal sized pizzas
- olive oil
- tomato sauce
- basil optional toppings to finish
- Parmesan Cheese
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray air fryer basket well with oil. Pat mozzarella dry with paper towels (to prevent a soggy pizza).
- Cook Crust: Roll out pizza dough to the size of your air fryer basket. Carefully transfer it to the air fryer, then brush lightly with a teaspoon or so of olive oil and prick in a few places with a fork. Cook for 3 minutes, then flip the dough over.
- Assemble: To the precooked crust, spoon on a light layer of tomato sauce and sprinkle with chunks of mozzarella.
- Air fry for about 7 minutes until crust is crispy and cheese has melted. Optionally top with basil, grated Parmesan, and pepper flakes just before serving.
Notes
- Pat mozzarella cheese dry with paper towels before use to keep the pizza crust from becoming soggy.
- Preheat and spray the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Try using naan bread as an alternative dough for a quicker preparation.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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