Air Fryer Pizza Margherita

Air Fryer Pizza Margherita

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.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 835 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces - Pizza dough
  • 12 tablespoons - Pizza sauce
  • 12 ounces - Fresh mozzarella
  • 4 teaspoons - Fresh basil leaves
  • 4 teaspoons - red peppers

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add parchment paper to your air fryer so that your dough will cook flat and evenly.
  3. Add your rolled-out pizza dough to your air fryer. Cook the dough for 3 minutes at 370℉.
  4. Once the time is complete, keep in the air fryer to add your toppings as it is easier than transferring in and out.
  5. Add 3 tablespoons of pizza sauce and spread evenly on your dough.
  6. Distribute your sliced mozzarella evenly on the sauce.
  7. Cook again for 5 minutes at 370℉.
  8. Once complete, remove your pizza from the air fryer. Add your basil, and red peppers.

Nutrition

Energy: 835 kcal | Total Fat: 37 g | Saturated: 21 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 1 g | Cholesterol: 110 mg | Total Carbs: 71 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 10 g | Proteins: 52 g | Sodium: 2,010 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 9 g

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