Air Fryer Copycat Pizza Hut Pan Pizza
Description
Copycat Pizza Hut Pan Pizza made in the air fryer, with a golden fried crust from the oiled-pan method, cheese pulled to the edge, and your favorite toppings. Makes two personal pan pizzas.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups low-moisture whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to each of two 6- or 7-inch round cake pans, swirling to coat the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides.
- Divide the dough in half. Press one piece into each oiled pan with your fingertips, working it toward the edges. It will not reach the sides yet. Do not use a rolling pin.
- Cover loosely and let rise in a warm spot for 60 to 90 minutes, until the dough has puffed and spread to fill the pan.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Spread 1/4 cup of pizza sauce over each risen dough, leaving a thin border. Sprinkle with Parmesan and oregano.
- Add the mozzarella, pushing it all the way to the edge of the pan so it touches the metal. Add the pepperoni, tucking a few slices under the cheese.
- Place one pan in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 to 16 minutes, until the cheese is melted and spotted golden and the crust edge is deep golden brown. Repeat with the second pan.
- Immediately slide a spatula under the pizza and lift it out of the pan onto a wire rack or cutting board. Rest 3 to 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Equipment
- Air fryer (basket or oven style)
- Two 6- or 7-inch round cake pans, or small cast iron skillets
- Wire Rack
Notes
- Room temperature dough is essential — cold dough will not rise in the pan.
- Use a thick pizza sauce and go light. Watery sauce makes a gummy center.
- Remove the pizza from the pan the moment it comes out of the air fryer, or the bottom will steam and lose its crispness.
- Reheat leftovers at 350 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 1230kcalCarbohydrates: 114gProtein: 44gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 2983mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 889IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 513mgIron: 8mg