Source: Nadin333, AdobeStockThanks to the intense air circulation in an air fryer, pizza cooks faster than in a traditional oven. You just need to evenly distribute the toppings, and it will bake uniformly, with the cheese melting and forming a beautiful crust. An air fryer is only unsuitable for large-diameter pizzas; otherwise, it's all advantages! We're sharing the best recipes!
1. Air Fryer Pizza with Sausage and Mozzarella
Source: AdobeStockAnd here's a great dough recipe for this pizza!
You will need: 250g flour, 100ml kefir, 1 egg, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 150g smoked sausage, 100g mozzarella, 2 tomatoes, 4 tbsp ketchup, 1 handful of olives.
Preparation: Mix flour, salt, and baking soda, pour in kefir, beat in the egg, and knead into a smooth, elastic dough. Roll it out to the diameter of your baking pan and place it in.
Spread ketchup on the base, arrange sliced tomatoes and sausage, sprinkle with halved olives and grated mozzarella. Bake the pizza for 20 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Air Fryer Pizza with Ham and Cheese
Classic yeast dough also works well in an air fryer.
You will need: 120ml water, 200g flour, 1.5 tsp dry yeast, 0.5 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 150g ham, 100g hard cheese, 1/2 bell pepper, 2-3 tbsp tomato sauce.
Preparation: Dissolve dry yeast and sugar in warm water, and let sit for 10 minutes. Then add flour and salt, pour in vegetable oil, knead into an elastic dough, and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour.
Next, roll out and prick the dough with a fork, place it on parchment paper or directly on the rack, and bake for 5-7 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius. Then flip the cooked base, spread it with tomato sauce, sprinkle with a third of the grated cheese, arrange ham slices and bell pepper rings. Sprinkle the pizza with the remaining cheese and bake for another 7-10 minutes.
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3. Air Fryer Pizza with Chicken and Mushrooms
Source: AdobeStockBy the way, you can also use a sheet of puff pastry as a base.
You will need: 1 ready-made pizza base, 150g chicken fillet, 100g mushrooms, 100g cheese to taste, 2 tbsp sour cream or mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Chop, season, and fry the chicken fillet with mushrooms until cooked through. Spread the base with sour cream or mayonnaise, arrange the filling, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Air Fryer Margherita Pizza
Source: AdobeStockThe easiest pizza recipe with a minimal set of ingredients.
You will need: 1 ready-made pizza base, 120g mozzarella, 1 tomato, 3-4 tbsp tomato sauce, basil.
Preparation: Spread the base with tomato sauce, arrange mozzarella slices and tomato rounds. Cook the pizza for 8-10 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius, then garnish with basil leaves before serving.
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5. Air Fryer Pizza with Chicken and Pineapple
Source: AdobeStockHawaiian pizza that will leave no one indifferent.
You will need: 1 ready-made pizza base, 150g chicken fillet, 100g canned pineapple, 80g hard cheese, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, salt, spices.
Preparation: Dice, salt, season, and fry the chicken fillet until cooked through. Spread the base with tomato sauce and mayonnaise, arrange the chicken and pineapple pieces. If desired, add some corn and mushrooms. Sprinkle the pizza with grated cheese and bake for approximately 10 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius.
6. Air Fryer Shrimp Pizza
Source: AdobeStockA more refined recipe for a special occasion!
You will need: 1 ready-made pizza base, 120g peeled shrimp, 3 mushrooms, 1 tomato, 80g mozzarella, 50g hard cheese, 2 tbsp yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Mix yogurt, minced garlic, salt, spices, and chopped herbs. Spread this sauce on the pizza base and arrange shrimp, sliced mushrooms, and tomato rounds. Sprinkle the pizza with both types of cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Air Fryer Pizza with Minced Meat and Tomatoes
Source: AdobeStockMaximally hearty, so no one goes hungry.
You will need: 1 ready-made pizza base, 150g minced meat, 1 tomato, 100g hard cheese, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Fry the minced meat until cooked through, salt and season to taste. Spread the pizza base with tomato sauce, add the fried minced meat, arrange tomatoes, and sprinkle everything with grated cheese. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Air Fryer Vegetable Pizza
Source: AdobeStockA vegan recipe for those tired of meat pizza.
You will need: 1 ready-made pizza base, 1/2 zucchini, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 tomato, 50g broccoli, 2 mushrooms, 50g tofu or feta, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, olive oil.
Preparation: Spread the pizza base with tomato sauce and arrange the arbitrarily chopped toppings. Drizzle everything with olive oil, sprinkle with crumbled tofu or feta, and bake for 10 minutes in the air fryer at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
9. Air Fryer Four Cheese Pizza
Source: AdobeStockBright cheesy flavor and gooey texture!
You will need: 1 ready-made pizza base, 80g mozzarella, 50g hard cheese, 50g blue cheese, 50g cream cheese, 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or sour cream.
Preparation: Spread the base with a thin layer of cream or sour cream, and if desired, sprinkle with spices. Evenly distribute all types of cheese and cook the pizza for 8-10 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
10. Air Fryer Pizza with Pear and Cheese
Source: AdobeStockGourmands have long appreciated this wonderful combination!
You will need: 1 ready-made pizza base, 1 pear, 100g blue cheese, 50g mozzarella, 1 tsp honey, 1 pinch of thyme.
Preparation: Slice the pear thinly, crumble the blue cheese, and arrange everything on the pizza base. Add mozzarella pieces, sprinkle with thyme, and drizzle with honey. Bake the pizza for about 10 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.