Name: Air Fryer Pizza Margherita
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces Pizza dough; 12 tablespoons Pizza sauce; 12 ounces Fresh mozzarella; 4 teaspoons Fresh basil leaves; 4 teaspoons red peppers

Air Fryer Pizza Margherita is a fresh and flavorful pizza. This pizza takes 3 easy steps and bakes in less than 15 minutes in the air fryer. Crispy air fryer pizza margherita represents the flavors of Italy. The pizza is even suppose to represent the colors of the Italian flag, being red, green and white. The air fryer makes it crisp and amazing, while being so fresh tasting.

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Pizza Margherita

8 ounces Pizza doughstore bought or homemade

12 tablespoons Pizza saucestore bought or homemade

12 ounces Fresh mozzarellasliced

4 teaspoons Fresh basil leavesthinly sliced

4 teaspoons red peppersCrushed

Instructions

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Instructions

Roll your pizza dough (about 2 ounces) on a lightly floured surface until you reach your desired thinness. Make sure that the circumference of your dough will fit in your air fryer.

Add parchment paper to your air fryer so that your dough will cook flat and evenly.

Add your rolled-out pizza dough to your air fryer. Cook the dough for 3 minutes at 370℉.

Once the time is complete, keep in the air fryer to add your toppings as it is easier than transferring in and out.

Add 3 tablespoons of pizza sauce and spread evenly on your dough.

Distribute your sliced mozzarella evenly on the sauce.

Cook again for 5 minutes at 370℉.

Once complete, remove your pizza from the air fryer. Add your basil, and red peppers.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Dough First 🍕
Pat your pizza dough completely dry with paper towels before air frying to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness on the bottom crust.
Preheat and Oil the Basket 🛢️
Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes and lightly oil the basket to prevent sticking and promote even browning on the pizza base.
Add Basil at the End ⏰
Tear fresh basil leaves and add them only in the final 2 minutes of cooking to preserve their vibrant color, aroma, and delicate flavor instead of wilting them.
Use Room Temperature Mozzarella 🧀
Remove fresh mozzarella from the refrigerator 15 minutes before topping to allow it to melt evenly and create that characteristic creamy texture throughout the pizza.
Watch for Color, Not Just Time ⏱️
Check your pizza around the 10-minute mark and look for a golden-brown crust edge rather than relying solely on timing, as air fryer models vary in intensity.