Need a quick and satisfying lunch, snack, or dinner? This Air Fryer Pizza checks all the boxes!
If you and your family like those frozen French bread pizzas at the grocery store, then you will LOVE how simple, fast, and tasty it is to make French bread air fryer pizza!
[feast_advanced_jump_to]🌟 Why this recipe works
This pizza recipe is sure to become a regular in the dinner rotation.
- You only need 5 ingredients plus olive oil to make this.
- Thanks to the air fryer, this cooks up in less than 30 minutes.
- You can add on more toppings and customize the French bread pizzas to each family member's taste. A huge bonus when you have family members who like different pizza toppings!
🥖 Ingredient notes
French bread – You can either use homemade French bread or storebought. Try the Simple Homemade French Bread recipe — it's the one We use, and the one you see in these photos!
Sauce – Use your favorite homemade pizza sauce or storebought pizza sauce. You can mix it up and use a marinara sauce, pesto sauce, BBQ sauce… so many tasty possibilities!
Cheese– Use your favorite shredded cheese. We love making French bread pizza in the air fryer because We can use regular Italian-style shredded cheese on the kids' and husband's pizzas, and the favorite dairy-free mozzarella shreds on the pizza!
Toppings- Feel free to use any of your favorite pizza toppings here! The family loves the classics: plain cheese and pepperoni. We love to branch out and load up the French bread pizzas with veggies, shrimp, and chicken. Try the toppings for the Taco Pizza, Shrimp Pesto Pizza, or the CPK Copycat Thai Chicken Pizza recipes with this air fryer pizza recipe!
✅ Step-by-step instructions
- Cut the bread loaf in half, then slice each half in half
2. Brush the olive oil over the cut side of each of the bread. Place each slice into the air fryer, sliced sides up.
3. Air fry at 350°F for 3 minutes then remove to a plate.
4. Top each slice with pizza sauce, then the cheese, then your favorite toppings.
5. Return the slices to the air fryer and air fry at 350°F for 4 to 6 more minutes, simply until the cheese is melted.
Serve immediately.
❓ Recipe FAQs
How do We prevent French bread air fryer pizza from getting soggy?The steps in this recipe help create a crusty, crisp French bread pizza. We prevent the bread from getting soggy by brushing the bread with olive oil, then air frying on its own first. This locks in a layer of crispness before adding sauce and toppings to air fry a second time.
Who invented French bread pizza?Reportedly, French bread pizza was invented in Ithaca, New York in 1960. It was originally called Poor Man's Pizza.
What's the best way to store and reheat air fryer pizza?Allow the pizza to cool, then store in airtight containers or in aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the air fryer and air fry at 375°F for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bread is warmed up to your liking. You can also reheat pizza in the microwave on HI in 30-second increments.
Kitchen tools and equipment
For this recipe, you'll need an air fryer. Any regular or large-sized air fryer will work for this recipe.
We've used four different types of air fryers, and the favorite and current air fryer is the Pressure-cooker 10-quart Dual Zone Air Fryer (pictured above). You can use either the basket-style air fryer or tray-style air fryer for this recipe.
Check out more air fryer recipes on the blog!
🥗 What to serve with French bread air fryer pizza
All you need to make a full meal with French bread pizza is to add some Air Fryer Broccoli, a Simple Fruit Salad, or umami-rich Mushroom Marsala.
You could also serve it with a big nutritious salad or a bowl of soup!
🍷 Best wine pairings
Pizza pairs great with a glass of Pinot Noir or a Gamay. The lower tannins and slightly lighter body of those wines will complement and not overpower the pizza flavors.
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French Bread Air Fryer Pizza
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Servings: 4 people Making French Bread Pizza in the air fryer is so simple and fast. Perfect for family dinners on busy weeknights!Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
- fave pizza toppings
Instructions
- Cut the bread loaf in half, then slice each half in half
- Brush the olive oil over the cut side of each of the bread. Place each slice into the air fryer, sliced sides up.
- Air fry at 350°F for 3 minutes then remove to a plate.
- Top each slice with pizza sauce, then the cheese, then your favorite toppings.
- Return the slices to the air fryer and air fry at 350°F for 4 to 6 more minutes, simply until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 5 minutes.Nutrition
Calories: 475 kcal, Carbohydrates: 56 g, Protein: 21 g, Fat: 19 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 33 mg, Sodium: 1156 mg, Potassium: 331 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 7 g, Vitamin A: 549 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 273 mg, Iron: 5 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
