Mini Pizza Recipe

Posted by: Authentic Flavors Made Easy

These Mini Pizzas are quick, cheesy, and endlessly customizable! Made with soft pizza dough, savory pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, they’re perfect for parties, after-school snacks, game day, or an easy family dinner.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 mini pizzas

Ingredients

For the Pizza Base

1 pound (450 g) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Toppings

½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
2 cups (225 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
20 slices pepperoni (optional)
½ cup sliced mushrooms
¼ cup diced bell peppers
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Optional Extras

Cooked Italian sausage
Cooked bacon crumbles
Jalapeño slices
Pineapple chunks
Fresh spinach
Cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a 4–5-inch (10–13 cm) circle.
Place the dough rounds on the prepared baking tray.
Brush the edges lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over each dough round, leaving a small border.
Sprinkle each pizza with mozzarella and a little Parmesan cheese.
Add your favorite toppings evenly over each pizza.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil.
Allow to cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Air Fryer Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
Place 2–3 mini pizzas in the air fryer basket, depending on its size.
Air fry for 6–8 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
Repeat with the remaining pizzas.

Serving Suggestions

Garlic bread
Caesar salad
Fresh fruit
French fries
Marinara sauce for dipping
Ranch or garlic dipping sauce

Tips

Avoid overloading the pizzas with toppings to keep the crust crisp.
Fresh mozzarella provides a softer, creamier texture, while low-moisture mozzarella creates a classic pizza finish.
Bake on a preheated pizza stone for an extra crispy crust.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and crispy.