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Air Fryer Party Pizza

Air Fryer Totino's Party Pizza

4.29 from 7 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Crispy, cheesy frozen Totino's Party Pizza cooked in the air fryer in 8 minutes from frozen — no preheat, no soggy crust, no oven required. The fastest way to turn a $1.50 frozen pizza into a crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients 

  • 1 frozen Totino's Party Pizza, any flavor — pepperoni, cheese, supreme, triple meat, sausage, combination
  • olive oil spray, for brushing the crust, optional
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan, for serving, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, for extra flavor, optional

Instructions

  • Unwrap the pizza. Remove the frozen Totino's Party Pizza from its plastic and cardboard packaging. Do not thaw — cooking from frozen is essential for a crispy crust.
  • Place in the basket. Set the pizza directly in the air fryer basket, cheese side up, in a single layer. If your basket is small, cut the pizza in half first so it fits without folding.
  • Optional crispy upgrade. Lightly brush or spray the crust edges with olive oil for extra crunch. Sprinkle with garlic powder if desired.
  • Set time and temp. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 8 minutes. No preheat needed — the air fryer ramps up fast enough on its own.
  • Check at 7 minutes. The cheese should be fully melted with golden brown spots and the crust edge should be deep golden. If you prefer it crispier, add 60 seconds.
  • Rest and slice. Use a spatula to carefully lift the pizza out — it will be molten hot. Rest on a cutting board for 2 minutes.
  • Top and serve. Sprinkle with parmesan and red pepper flakes if using. Slice into squares or quarters and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Notes

  • Always cook from frozen. Never thaw — thawing makes the crust soggy because the dough absorbs moisture from the sauce.
  • No preheat needed. Totino's is too thin to benefit from preheating, and preheating actually overcooks the cheese before the crust crisps.
  • If your pizza doesn't fit, cut it in half before cooking. The cook time stays the same.
  • Air fryer ovens (Cuisinart, Ninja Foodi XL, Instant Vortex Plus): cook on the bottom rack at 380°F for 9–10 minutes.
  • For a softer crust (kids' preference), drop to 370°F for 10 minutes.
  • To reheat leftovers: air fry at 350°F for 3 minutes. Do not microwave — it ruins the crust.
  • To freeze cooked slices: wrap individually in foil, freeze up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for 5 minutes.
  • Skip the parchment paper. It blocks airflow from underneath, which is what makes the crust crispy. The pizza won't stick to the basket.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 1058mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 869IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 428mgIron: 5mg