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Air Fryer Puff Pastry Pizza

Air Fryer Puff Pastry Pizza

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Puff Pastry Pizza bakes up buttery, flaky, and golden in about 15 minutes of active time. A two-stage bake crisps the crust before the toppings go on, so the center never turns soggy.

Ingredients 

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
  • 1/8 cup fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  • Thaw the puff pastry sheet at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes, until it unfolds without cracking. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and line the basket with parchment paper.
  • Roll the pastry to fit your basket, about 10x14 inches, pressing the fold creases flat. (Tested in an Instant Pot Omni air fryer.)
  • Score a border ½ inch in from the edge with the tip of a knife, cutting only halfway through. Prick the center several times with a fork.
  • Brush the pastry lightly with olive oil and transfer it to the prepared air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 7 to 10 minutes, until puffed and golden.
  • While it cooks, wash and thinly slice the tomato, olives, and red onion. Blot the tomato slices dry.
  • Remove the crust and gently press down the center if it has puffed. Spread the pizza sauce evenly inside the scored border.
  • Top with mozzarella, then the vegetables. Return to the air fryer at 400°F for 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the border is deep golden. Don't overload the pizza — excess toppings cause a soggy base.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Equipment

Notes

  • ow-moisture shredded mozzarella works better than fresh here; fresh releases too much water.
  • Oven method: Pre-bake on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, then 8 to 10 minutes more after topping.
  • Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes. Avoid the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 443IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg