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Sliced air fryer French bread pizza with melted mozzarella and fresh basil on a wooden cutting board

Air Fryer French Bread Pizza (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

This air fryer French bread pizza turns a simple loaf into crispy, cheesy, golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Loaded with mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, it's the ultimate quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients 

  • 1 loaf French bread, about 12–14 inches long
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced (fresh on-the-vine)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced (for garnish)
  • Cooking spray or parchment paper, for the air fryer basket

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer. Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for 3–5 minutes. Don't skip this step — preheating is what creates the crispy bottom crust.
  • Slice the French bread. Cut the loaf in half horizontally to create two long, flat halves. Place them cut-side up on a clean work surface.
  • Brush with olive oil. Lightly brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil. This seals the bread and keeps the sauce from making it soggy.
  • Add the sauce and toppings. Spread pizza sauce evenly over both halves. Layer with sliced tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and dried oregano.
  • Air fry the pizzas. Lightly spray the air fryer basket or line it with parchment. Place the pizzas in cheese-side up (work in batches if needed, or cut the loaves crosswise to fit). Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden and the bread edges are crisp.
  • Garnish and serve. Remove the pizzas, top with fresh basil, and let rest 1–2 minutes so the cheese sets. Slice and serve hot.

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Notes

RECIPE NOTES (Tips & Storage)

  • For the crispiest crust: Always preheat your air fryer and brush the bread with olive oil before adding sauce.
  • Cheese tip: Freshly shredded mozzarella melts more smoothly than pre-shredded (which contains anti-caking agents).
  • Don't overload the toppings. Too much sauce or too many toppings will weigh down the crust and prevent it from crisping.
  • Add fresh herbs AFTER cooking. Basil, arugula, and prosciutto burn quickly in an air fryer.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes — the crust crisps right back up.
  • Freezing: Assemble uncooked pizzas, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, and freeze up to 2 months. Cook from frozen at 375°F for 12–14 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 898mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 844IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 4mg