Cheesy Air Fryer Pizza

This Cheesy Air Fryer Pizza features a crispy golden crust, gooey melted mozzarella, savory pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings. It’s a quick, delicious homemade pizza that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or game night.

Ingredients

For the Pizza

1 lb (450 g) prepared pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup pizza sauce
2 cups (225 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Optional Toppings

Pepperoni slices
Cooked Italian sausage
Mushrooms
Bell peppers
Red onions
Black olives
Jalapeños
Fresh basil (add after cooking)

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Lightly grease a 7-inch (18 cm) air fryer-safe pizza pan or cake pan with olive oil.
Stretch the pizza dough to fit the pan, pressing it gently into the edges.
Brush the dough lightly with olive oil.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, followed by the Parmesan cheese.
Add your favorite toppings, if using.
Finish with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and oregano.
Air fry for 9–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
Let the pizza rest for 2–3 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve.

Cooking Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9–12 minutes
Rest Time: 2–3 minutes
Total Time: 21–25 minutes

Servings: 4

Tips

Use fresh pizza dough for the best texture, but refrigerated dough works well too.
Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings to ensure the crust cooks evenly.
If the cheese browns too quickly, loosely cover the pizza with foil for the last few minutes of cooking.
Experiment with different cheeses such as provolone, Monterey Jack, or a pizza cheese blend.
Serve with marinara sauce, garlic butter, or a fresh Caesar salad for a complete meal.