Imagine transforming a plain frozen pizza into a restaurant-quality masterpiece in just minutes, with a perfectly crispy crust and melted cheese that'll make your taste buds dance! Forget soggy oven-baked pizzas – the air fryer is about to become your new favorite kitchen superhero, turning frozen pizza from bland to grand with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pizza
- Cooking spray (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the frozen pizza from its packaging and inspect for any ice crystals or freezer burn.
- If desired, lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking, though most frozen pizzas have enough oil to prevent adhering.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). This ensures even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Carefully place the frozen pizza directly into the air fryer basket. If the pizza is larger than the basket, you may need to cut it in half.
- For thin-crust pizzas, cook for 6-8 minutes. For thicker pizzas, cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Midway through cooking, pause the air fryer and rotate the pizza 180 degrees to ensure even browning and crispy edges.
- Check the pizza's doneness by ensuring the cheese is melted, the edges are golden brown, and the crust is crisp.
- Remove the pizza carefully using tongs or a heat-resistant spatula.
- Let the pizza cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to set.
- Slice and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Tips
- • Always preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking and that coveted crispy crust • For larger pizzas, don't be afraid to cut them in half to fit your air fryer basket • Rotate the pizza midway through cooking to achieve uniform browning • Different pizza thicknesses require slight time adjustments (6-8 minutes for thin crust, 8-10 minutes for thicker crusts) • Let the pizza rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to allow the cheese to set • Use tongs or a heat-resistant spatula for safe pizza removal • Optional: A light cooking spray can help prevent sticking, though most frozen pizzas have enough oil Pro tip: Keep a close eye on your pizza during the first few attempts to learn your specific air fryer's quirks and perfect cooking time!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg