Craving pizza? These Easy Air Fryer Mini Pizzas are a quick and incredibly satisfying solution! This recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a tasty snack.
As a parent of two, pizza is a staple in our household. Friday night is Pizza Night, a tradition we started when the kids were little. We often use our easy homemade pizza dough, allowing everyone to create their own personal pizza masterpiece.
We also love making Air Fryer French Bread Pizza and those adorable Pizza Cups. However, sometimes you need pizza now, without the wait for dough to rise or the effort of making a large pizza.
That’s where this air fryer mini pizza recipe comes to the rescue!
Why These Air Fryer Mini Pizzas Are a Winner
This recipe is a guaranteed family favorite, and here’s why:
- Simple: This recipe requires just four main ingredients and an optional one, making it incredibly straightforward.
- Easy: Even beginner cooks or teenagers can easily master this recipe.
- Fast: Thanks to the air fryer, cooking time is significantly reduced. Less waiting, more eating!
- Anytime Food: These mini pizzas are perfect for after-school snacks, a quick lunch, or a simple weeknight dinner.
- Perfect Size: They’re just the right size for one or two people. Plus, it’s easy to double or triple the recipe if you need more.
- Customizable: Everyone can create their own individual pizza with their favorite toppings.
Key Ingredients for Your Air Fryer Mini Pizzas
This easy air fryer pizza recipe uses just five common ingredients readily available at any grocery store.
- Tortillas: These form the base of your mini pizzas. You can also use mini bagels, English muffins, mini naan breads, or other small flatbreads. I’m using Street Taco Tortillas (mini flour tortillas) in these photos.
- Pizza Sauce: Use your preferred store-bought or homemade pizza sauce. A quality sauce makes all the difference.
- Cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese is the classic choice for mini pizzas. You can also experiment with shredded Italian cheese blends for a richer flavor.
- Toppings: I’ve kept it simple with pepperoni. Feel free to add any of your favorite pizza toppings! Check out the Serving Ideas section for more variations.
How to Make Air Fryer Mini Pizzas: A Step-by-Step Guide
A complete list of ingredients and the full recipe with detailed instructions can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post. Here’s a visual guide with step-by-step photos to show just how easy it is to create these mini pizzas for your next pizza night!
- Spread tomato sauce on your choice of mini flatbread (tortilla, naan bread, etc.).
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Add your favorite toppings.
- Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray or place a sheet of aluminum foil on the bottom. Place the pizzas on top in a single layer; you may need to work in batches. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes. Check halfway through cooking and adjust any toppings that may have shifted.
Air Frying Mini Pizzas: Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
Air frying tips:
- Weigh down light toppings: Thin pepperoni slices or other light toppings can sometimes fly around during cooking. To prevent them from getting stuck and burning, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top. As the cheese melts, it will hold the toppings in place.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket: Depending on the size of your air fryer and the crust you choose, you might fit one or two mini pizzas. Avoid overlapping them to prevent sticking.
- Drizzle olive oil: Just before serving, drizzle a little olive oil over the tops of the mini pizzas for added flavor.
Can I store leftover pizza in the pizza box?
While possible, it’s best NOT to store leftover pizza in the cardboard delivery box. The cardboard and circulating air will dry out the pizza, making it hard and less appealing.
How long can pizza be left out safely?
Like most foods, pizza shouldn’t be left at room temperature for more than two hours. After that, bacteria can start to grow, making it unsafe to eat.
What’s the best way to store leftover pizza?
Let the pizza cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. You can also wrap leftovers in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, but an airtight container is the most effective method.
Serving Suggestions for Your Air Fryer Mini Pizzas
Here are some great ideas to elevate your air fryer mini pizzas:
- Classic Pizza: Stick with a classic cheese pizza topped with fresh mozzarella or a pepperoni pizza.
- Meat Lovers Pizza: Load your mini pizzas with pepperoni, salami, bacon, and cooked sausage for a hearty, meat-filled meal.
- Vegetarian Pizza: Add your favorite vegetables, such as julienned carrots, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, roasted garlic, and chopped broccoli.
- Shrimp Scampi Pizza: Use a garlic sauce or Alfredo sauce, and top with chopped shrimp, roasted garlic, shredded Asiago cheese, fresh basil, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Looking for more pizza inspiration? Check out our Taco Pizza, Thai Chicken Pizza, Shrimp Pesto Pizza, and Thai Curry Pizza for even more topping ideas and pizza base inspiration!
If you’re making these air fryer mini pizzas for lunch or dinner, serve them with tasty sides like Arugula and Quinoa Salad, Broccoli Crunch Salad, or a Simple Fruit Salad.
Perfect Wine Pairings for Pizza Night
Wine and pizza are a match made in heaven. Depending on your sauce and toppings, you can pair your mini pizzas with white wine, red wine, or sparkling wine.
For a classic pepperoni pizza, I recommend pairing it with a Pinot Noir or a Gamay.
🍷🍕 For more wine pairing ideas, be sure to check out our comprehensive Pizza and Wine Pairing Guide.
Essential Kitchen Tools for Air Fryer Mini Pizzas
Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you’ll need:
- Air fryer: You can use a basket-style air fryer or a tray-style air fryer. I use my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer.
- Aluminum foil or Cooking Spray: You can either spray the air fryer basket with non-aerosol cooking spray, or you can line it with a piece of aluminum foil.
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Air Fryer Mini Pizzas Recipe
Air Fryer Mini Pizzas
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 flour street taco tortillas
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 12-14 slices pepperoni
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Spray air fryer baskets with cooking spray, or line each basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Spread pizza sauce on each tortilla round.
- Top each with shredded cheese, then with 6-7 pepperoni slices each, and finally sprinkle some chopped parsley over each mini pizza.
- Carefully place the pizzas onto the prepared air fryer basket (s). You may need to work in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes, checking on the pizzas halfway through the cook time and rearranging any pepperoni slices as needed.
Notes
A note about air frying pepperoni: I like to sprinkle a little cheese on top of each pepperoni slice to help hold it down while it’s air frying. Sometimes slices that aren’t weighed down by a few shredded cheese pieces may fly around in the air fryer basket.
Storage: store leftovers wrapped in aluminum foil or placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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