Air Fryer Pizza Toast

Sunday, January 14, 2024
Air Fryer Pizza Toast is a true innovation of American cooking using an Air Fryer, and this pizza is the easiest creation ever for pizza cravings.

We have always air-fried pizza leftover pizza from our favorite take-out or "homemade from scratch pizza" because it truly tastes just like it came fresh out of the box again.

Then one day, thinking about how we've always used French bread sliced to make pizza, we tried it in the air fryer, and voila, crunchy, delicious, and faster than the conventional oven when air-fried!

We've tried gluten-free bread, Texas toast, regular slices of Italian bread, and French bread, and they all came out delicious with either pizza sauce or even fresh chopped tomatoes and basil toppings.

If you ever want a quick late-night snack, try this version of fast-food pizza right in your own air fryer. You won't be disappointed; it's really good.

You may remember our oven-quick pizza, which we've been making for years IE:  English muffin pizza, French Bread pizza, and Pita bread pizza, the only difference is now it's super quick using an Air Fryer.

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this is a slice of bread with mozzarella, sauce and tomato basil made in an air fryer





Why You Will Love Pizza Toast

  • Ready in 10–15 minutes.  No dough, no mixer, no fuss
  • Perfect for kids and adults, a quick lunch, snack, or late-night craving for pizza
  • Easy way to use pantry ingredients
  • Totally customizable with your favorite toppings
  • Crispy edges + melty cheese = comfort food magic
  • Now with modern technology, these easy-fried pizza does a great job of making a crunchy and quick fix for any pizza lover
  • It's perfect for saving time, for new cooks, and really economical for a quick bite to eat.
  • For oven instructions, refer to the recipe card at the end. If you don't have an air fryer, don't worry, you can still make pizza toast!


French bread air fryer pizza


Best Bread to Use

Choose bread that can hold toppings without getting soggy: 
  •  Italian bread (classic and sturdy)
  • French bread (extra crispy edges)
  • Texas toast (thick and buttery)
  • Sourdough (great flavor, holds up well)
  • Whole wheat or multigrain (for a heartier bite)
  • Bagels or English muffins (fun mini pizza twist)
  • Pita bread
  • Flat bread
  • Submarine rolls sliced
  • Hard rolls sliced
  • American bread
all  kinds of bread from French bread, sour dough, American and Italian breads


Sauce and Cheese Ideas

  • pizza sauce, tomato sauce, jarred meat sauce, marinara sauce
  • sharp cheddar, whole milk mozzarella, provolone
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • see topping suggestions below


pizza ingredients


Topping Suggestions

  • peppers
  • olives
  • diced eggplant
  • pepperoni
  • add fresh arugula
  • sliced grape tomatoes with fresh basil
  • use homemade or canned pizza sauce
  • crushed meatballs finely chopped
  • leftover cooked buffalo chicken and cheddar cheese
  • loose cooked sausage
  • ham, and pineapple
  • mushrooms finely chopped broccoli and cheddar cheese
  • finely chopped zucchini or spinach with ricotta and garlic
  • minced finely minced shrimp and garlic
  • anchovies
  • loose cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, finely chopped onions
  • tuna, cheddar cheese, minced onions
  • leftover cooked meats, pizza sauce, and cheese of choice 
  • although we prefer using freshly sliced deli cheese you can use whatever kind of cheese you prefer grated or sliced
  • make a pizza slice with garlic, butter, and mozzarella for white pizza


air fried pizza on bread with cheese and sauce


Pizza Toast Shopping List(measurements in the printable recipe card below)

  • bread of any kind (or French whole loaf split down the center)
  • pizza sauce jarred or homemade
  • the cheese we use is a combination of cheddar and provolone or whole-milk mozzarella 
  • pizza toppings of choice see notes


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Tips for the best Pizza Creations

  • Toast the bread first to keep it crispy
  • Don’t overload with sauce; less is more
  • Shred your own cheese for better melt
  • Use a mix of cheeses: mozzarella + provolone or parmesan
  • Serve with a simple side salad or soup for a full meal

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Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Air Fryer Pizza Toast

Air Fryer Pizza Toast

This is an air fryer Pizza Toast. Any bread you have from gluten-free to French bread can be used to make this delicious crunchy saucy cheese pizza.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 slice of any bread (even a whole loaf of French bread can be used if sliced correctly down the center)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite pizza sauce or marinara sauce (or more if needed to cover the bread)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ( or as much as you like to cover each piece of the bread
  • grated cheese either use Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
  • pizza toppings of choice refer to the notes for suggestions
  • Optional: granulated garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano or Italian mixed herbs

Instructions

  1. Oil brush or spray the surface of the air fryer. Preheat the basket for 4 minutes before using. Carefully add your pizza toast using tongs when you are ready to cook it.
  2. Brush the top of the bread you're using with olive oil or cooking spray.
  3. Note: If using French bread slice down the center and use a small piece face up showing the bread as shown in the photos.
  4. Spoon the sauce on the bread, and top with your favorite cheese and pizza toppings.
  5. Sprinkle with herbs or fresh basil, and grated cheese.
  6. Air fry the pizza toast for around 4 to 6 minutes at 400 degrees or until cheese is browned. Times will vary for Air Fryer wattage, just keep an eye on it.
  7. Note: no air fryer? Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees until the cheese melts and browns around 25 minutes

Notes

Topping Suggestions

  • peppers
  • olives
  • diced eggplant
  • pepperoni
  • add fresh arugula
  • sliced grape tomatoes with fresh basil
  • use homemade or canned pizza sauce
  • crushed meatballs finely chopped
  • leftover cooked buffalo chicken and cheddar cheese
  • loose cooked sausage
  • ham, and pineapple
  • mushrooms finely chopped broccoli and cheddar cheese
  • finely chopped zucchini or spinach with ricotta and garlic
  • minced finely minced shrimp and garlic
  • anchovies
  • loose cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, finely chopped onions
  • tuna, cheddar cheese, minced onions
  • leftover cooked meats, pizza sauce, and cheese of choice 
  • although we prefer using freshly sliced deli cheese you can use whatever kind of cheese you prefer grated or sliced
  • make a pizza slice with garlic, butter, and mozzarella for white pizza


Nutrition Facts

Calories

180.8

Fat (grams)

12.7 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

7.42 g

Carbs (grams)

3.93 g

Fiber (grams)

0.58 g

Net carbs

3.35 g

Sugar (grams)

1.95 g

Protein (grams)

12.95 g

Sodium (milligrams)

536.48 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

44.24 mg

The default measuring system for this website is US Customary. Unit conversions are provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. While we strive to provide accurate unit conversions, please be aware that there may be some discrepancies.



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