Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas
Description
Crispy, cheesy mini pizzas made in the air fryer in just 10 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. The pre-toast trick keeps them perfectly crisp instead of soggy.
Ingredients
- 2 English muffins, split in half with a fork
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, pineapple, basil,
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
- Split English muffins with a fork. Brush cut sides lightly with olive oil. Place cut-side up in basket. Air fry 2 minutes — this is the pre-toast that prevents sogginess.
- Remove muffins. Spread 1–2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each half.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, pressing it down firmly. Add pepperoni and other toppings, pressing those down too.
- Return to air fryer in a single layer. Air fry at 375°F for 5 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and edges are golden.
- Rest 1 minute. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Serve hot.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Fork-split, don't knife-cut — the craggy surface grips sauce and cheese.
- Use 1–2 tablespoons sauce maximum. More = soggy.
- Press toppings down or use an air fryer rack to stop cheese flyaway.
- Shred your own mozzarella from a block for the best melt.
- Cook from frozen at 375°F for 8–10 minutes if pre-assembled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 326IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 1mg