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5 Mins Air Fryer Pita Bread Pizza
5 from 15 votes

5 Mins Air Fryer Pita Bread Pizza

This 5-minute Air Fryer Pita Bread Pizza uses pita as a quick crust alternative topped with tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, and optional toppings like olives or artichoke hearts. Cooking in an air fryer crisps the pita and melts the cheese for a convenient snack or light meal with customizable toppings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pita bread
  • 3 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 6 tbsp mozzarella cheese grated
  • olives if desired, optional
  • artichoke hearts if desired, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 F / 180 C.
  2. Assemble the pizza by spreading tomato sauce on top of pita and sprinkling with mozzarella. Add extra toppings, if using.
  3. Cut a circle out the baking parchment and add to the Air Fryer basket.
  4. Place the pita bread pizza on top of the parchment.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% 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.