Cheesy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza
Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza offers a quick, crispy, and delicious take on classic pepperoni pizza made right in your air fryer. It’s perfect for when you want a satisfying meal without the hassle of traditional baking.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Rolling Pin
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Chef's Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza dough or homemade pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Dough (if making homemade pizza dough):
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- If making homemade dough, mix flour, salt, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Add lukewarm water and olive oil, knead to form a smooth dough. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to fit the size of your air fryer basket.
- Place parchment paper in the air fryer basket and put the rolled-out dough on top.
- Pre-bake the dough for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the dough, spread pizza sauce evenly over it.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and evenly distribute pepperoni slices over the top.
- Lightly brush the edges of the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Air fry for another 5-6 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy as is.
Notes
- For homemade dough, let it rest for 20 minutes after kneading to allow it to rise.
- Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat pizza in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to maintain its crispiness before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 1477kcalCarbohydrates: 209gProtein: 47gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 3542mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 661IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 336mgIron: 13mg
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