5 Mins Air Fryer Pita Bread Pizza
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5 Mins Air Fryer Pita Bread Pizza
Description
The recipe assembles pizza on pita bread by spreading a layer of tomato sauce followed by grated mozzarella cheese. Optional toppings such as olives or artichoke hearts can be added as desired. This is placed on a round piece of parchment paper inside the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and facilitate cleanup.
The air fryer cooks the pizza at 350°F (180°C) for about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on desired cheese melt and crust crispness. Checking progress midway allows adjustment for personal preference. The result is a toasted, lightly crisp pita base with melted, slightly golden cheese.
This pita pizza suits a quick lunch, snack, or side dish. It pairs well with simple sides like air-fried apple chips or salad. Various breads like naan, French bread, bagels, or English muffins can substitute for pita. Cooking one or two at a time depends on air fryer size and space to avoid overlapping which affects crispness.
The recipe suggests that different air fryer models may require slight timing adjustments and encourages starting with less cooking time.
Ingredients
- 2 pita bread
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce
- 6 tbsp mozzarella cheese grated
- olives if desired, optional
- artichoke hearts if desired, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 F / 180 C.
- Assemble the pizza by spreading tomato sauce on top of pita and sprinkling with mozzarella. Add extra toppings, if using.
- Cut a circle out the baking parchment and add to the Air Fryer basket.
- Place the pita bread pizza on top of the parchment.
- Cook for 5-8 mins, checking for doneness once during cook time.
Notes
- Start with 5 minutes and adjust cooking time to get cheese melted and edges crisp to your liking.
- Use whole wheat or regular pita, or substitute with naan, French bread, bagels, or English muffins.
- If your air fryer is small, cook pizzas one at a time; avoid overlapping in basket.
- Pair with simple sides like air fryer apple chips or a light salad for a complete meal.
- The pizza contains 9 Weight Watchers Freestyle Points per pita pizza.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 696mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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