Need a quick and easy recipe to make pizza? Try this Air fryer bread pizza that everyone loves and is ready in under 15 minutes. You really won’t have to spend too much time in the kitchen too. The recipe is perfect for beginners and is loaded with flavours with my cheat ingredient.
About these Bread Pizza recipe
If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal that everyone will enjoy, try making air fryer bread pizza! These individual pizzas are a hit with both kids and adults alike. Whenever my parents visit me in the UK, they always request this dish for dinner, and it’s easy to see why.
One of the best things about making bread pizza in the air fryer is that it requires hardly any prep time. All you need is a slice of bread, some sauce, cheese, and toppings of your choice. Simply assemble the pizza, pop it in the air fryer, and you’re good to go!
If you don’t have bread at home, don’t worry – you can also make naan bread pizza using the same method. These are just as delicious and can be ready in under 15 minutes.
When it comes to air frying, I recommend using either the Instant Air fryer Vortex plus with a capacity of 5.7l or the Instant Pot Air fryer Vortex plus Versazone, which has a large single capacity of 8.5l. Both of these appliances are great for making bread pizza and many other air fryer recipes.
As for the sauce, I like to use medium hot tomato salsa instead of traditional pizza sauce as my cheat ingredient. I find that the seasoning and flavours are just right, and it gives our homemade air fryer pizza toast an extra kick.
You will need the following Ingredients for homemade Bread Pizza recipe
Bread – For this recipe, you can use any type of bread you like. Sliced everyday bread such as farmhouse bread, tiger sliced bread or thick white bread works well, but you can also use artisan bread or French bread
Sauce – Store-bought tomato salsa is my secret ingredient for the best bread pizza.But you can also use pizza sauce, pasta sauce, pesto, marinara sauce, tomato ketchup, or buffalo sauce..
Cheese – I love using shredded mozzarella cheese for pizza. You can also use shredded cheddar cheese or a mix of both. Use whichever cheese you have available in the fridge.
Seasoning – For seasoning, a pinch of Italian seasoning and ground black pepper is recommended for each slice.
Toppings -You can use any of your favourite toppings for the pizza. Some popular options include tomatoes, peppers, onions, jalapeños, olives, and herbs. Feel free to get creative and try different combinations of toppings.
How to make Air fryer Bread Pizza?
Preheat air fryer: To make Air fryer bread pizza, first preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 2-3 minutes.
Prepare the bread pizza toasts: Spread tomato salsa over each slice of bread and add cheddar or mozzarella cheese. Add your favourite toppings, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
Air fry: Air fry for 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
For extra flavour, try adding homemade basil oil on top. Garnish with basil and Enjoy!
Why should you try this recipe?
- This bread pizza recipe is an extremely popular choice among both kids and adults, making it a great option for weeknight dinners as well as special occasions.
- The recipe is quick and easy to make, and faster than traditional homemade pizza.
- One of the benefits of this recipe is that you don’t need many ingredients, making it a great option for when you’re short on time or don’t have a lot of groceries on hand.
- It’s highly customisable – you can enjoy it plain or load it up with as many toppings as you like.
- For those with dietary restrictions, this recipe is vegetarian by default. To make it vegan, simply use vegan cheese or omit the cheese altogether.
Serving Suggestions
There are many ways to serve Air fryer Bread pizza. Here are some serving suggestions:
- Serve it as an appetiser: Cut the bread pizza into bite-sized pieces and serve it on a platter with toothpicks or small forks.
- Make it a meal: Serve the bread pizza as a main course along with a no mayo coleslaw salad or falafel.
- Serve it as a snack: Bread pizza makes a great snack for movie nights or game days. Serve it on a plate or in a bowl, along with some dipping sauces like vegan burger sauce, marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
- Let your guests customise their own pizza at a birthday party: Set up a bread pizza bar with various toppings and sauces, and let your guests make their own personal pizzas. This is a fun and interactive way to serve bread pizza, and it allows everyone to create a pizza that suits their tastes.
Storing leftovers
To store leftovers, place the air fryer bread pizza in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply put it back in the air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s hot and ready to serve.
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Easy Air fryer Bread Pizza recipe below
Equipment
- Instant Pot Air fryer Vortex 6 in 1
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread
- 8 tbsp tomato salsa
- 8 tbsp mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 -1 tsp ground black pepper
- salt optional
- 6 tbsp mixed vegetables peppers, onions and jalapeños
- 10 Basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay out bread slices on a chopping board and spread 2 tbsp tomato salsa on each bread slice.4 slices Bread, 8 tbsp tomato salsa
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese on top of salsa.8 tbsp mozzarella cheese
- Add mixed vegetables (peppers, onions, and jalapeños) on top of cheese.6 tbsp mixed vegetables
- Sprinkle pinch of Italian seasoning and ground black pepper on top of vegetables. Add salt if desired.1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, 1/2 -1 tsp ground black pepper
- Place bread pizzas in air fryer basket and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is crispy.
- Carefully remove bread pizzas from air fryer using tongs or spatula. Repeat with the remaining bread slices.
- Garnish with basil. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade bread pizza!
Anjali says
Using bread as the base for pizza was such a great idea!! The pizzas turned out crispy and warm in the air fryer, and was a fun recipe to make with my kids (they chose their own pizza toppings and loved it!)
Ned says
What a great idea! I used to do this type of thing in hotel room microwaves / toasters. This is incredible and way better than my old way of doing pizzas. Thank you for an awesome recipe!
justine says
Super easy to make, open faced pizza toast is on our list of faves now.
Natalie Marie says
So good. One of my favorite easy recipes. Pizza and air fryer is such a good combo.
Lily says
This Air fryer Pizza toast is one of our FAVORITES – so so good!!
Esther Okanlawon says
Seems awesome, can’t wait to try, especially with the kids. Thanks for sharing a great idea.