Easy Air Fryer English Muffin Breakfast Pizza (20 Minutes)

Air fryer English muffin breakfast pizza turns a split English muffin into a crisp little crust, then loads it with soft scrambled eggs, melted cheddar and bacon or sausage. Everything happens in the air fryer, the muffins, the eggs and the final melt, so there is no skillet to wash. You’ll have 12 mini breakfast pizzas on the table in about 20 minutes.

English muffins are the best quick base for a breakfast pizza because their nooks and crannies crisp fast and hold toppings without going soggy. If you want the muffin on its own first, here’s exactly how to toast English muffins in the air fryer.

Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Pizza

• Easy to customize: swap the meat, cheese or sauce to match what’s in your fridge.
• One appliance: the muffins, eggs and cheese all cook in the air fryer.
• Crisp, not soggy: toasting the muffins first gives the toppings a sturdy base.
• Feeds a crowd: 6 muffins make 12 pizzas, enough for 6 people.

Ingredients for English Muffin Breakfast Pizza

• English muffins: fork-split for the best texture. Plain or whole wheat both work.
• Eggs: large eggs, whisked with salt and pepper.
• Pizza sauce: a thin layer adds classic pizza flavor. Skip it for a straight egg-and-cheese version.
• Shredded cheese: cheddar, mozzarella or a blend.
• Cooked bacon or sausage: crumbled. Use leftovers or cook them in the air fryer first.
• Olive oil: a light drizzle helps the tops brown.
• Optional garnish: chili flakes, chives or fresh basil.

How to Make Breakfast Pizza in the Air Fryer

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.

Step 2: Toast the English muffins. Place the split English muffins cut side up in a single layer. Air fry at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly golden. Work in batches if needed.

Step 3: Cook the eggs. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper and pour them into a greased 7-inch oven-safe pan that fits your basket. Air fry at 300°F for 4 minutes, stir, then cook 3 to 4 minutes more until just set. Slightly soft is good; they finish on the pizza.

Step 4: Assemble the breakfast pizzas. Spread about 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce on each muffin half. Add cheese, a spoonful of eggs, and the bacon or sausage. Finish with a little more cheese.

Step 5: Melt the cheese. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and air fry at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts.

Step 6: Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with chili flakes or herbs and serve hot.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Breakfast Pizza

• Always toast the muffins first. Raw muffins soak up egg moisture and turn spongy.
• Undercook the eggs slightly. They keep cooking during the final melt, so pull them while still glossy.
• Don’t overload. About 2 tablespoons of cheese and a heaping tablespoon of egg per half keeps toppings from sliding off.
• Keep the layer single. Overlapping muffins steam instead of crisp.
• Watch the final minute. Air fryers vary; cheese can go from melted to browned quickly.

Topping Variations

• Western: diced ham, bell pepper and onion with cheddar.
• Veggie: spinach, mushrooms and tomato with mozzarella.
• Southwest: chorizo, pepper jack and a spoonful of salsa instead of pizza sauce.
• Sweet-and-salty: top with crumbles of air fryer twisted candied bacon.

If you need these for a busy week, the make-ahead ham and egg English muffin pizzas bake the egg mixture right on the muffin.

More Ways to Make Breakfast Pizza

Want a bigger crust? The crescent roll breakfast pizza makes one sheet you can slice into squares. For a thin, crisp base with baked whole eggs, try the air fryer breakfast flatbread pizza. Kids especially like the breakfast pizza waffles.

For lunch or a snack, the classic air fryer English muffin pizzas use the same muffin base with sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni.

What to Serve With It

Serve these with fresh fruit, yogurt or hash browns. For a bigger brunch spread, pair them with an air fryer sausage McGriddle-style sandwich.

How to Store and Reheat

• Refrigerate: cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: air fry at 330°F for 3 to 4 minutes, until hot and the muffin re-crisps. Avoid the microwave, which softens the muffin.
• Freeze: wrap individually and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen at 320°F for 6 to 8 minutes.

FAQs

What temperature do you cook English muffin breakfast pizza in the air fryer? Toast the muffins and melt the cheese at 350°F. Cook the scrambled eggs at a gentler 300°F so they stay tender.

How long does breakfast pizza take in the air fryer? About 20 minutes total: 3 to 4 minutes to toast, 7 to 8 minutes for the eggs, and 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese.

How do I keep English muffin pizzas from getting soggy? Toast the muffins before adding toppings, use a thin layer of sauce, and don’t pile on wet ingredients like raw tomatoes.

Can I use a raw egg instead of scrambled? Yes. Scoop a shallow well in the toasted muffin, crack a small egg into it, and air fry at 350°F until the white is set. Check early, as time depends on egg size and your air fryer.

Can I make these in the oven? Yes. Bake at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes after assembling, until the cheese melts.