Crispy Air Fryer Pizza (with an Easy Homemade Crust!)
Make pizza nights even more exciting by serving this air fryer pizza! This recipe gives you a perfect homemade golden crust, delicious toppings, and cheesy goodness — all without an oven. It’s vegetarian, but with a few substitutions, it can be made vegan and gluten-free, too!
One of my favorite air fryer recipes is this homemade pizza, and I’m super excited to share it with you today! The process takes a fraction of the time compared to traditional oven-baked ones, but you’ll still get the same tasty results — no more waiting for lengthy delivery times or heating bland frozen pizzas. My recipe is all about making pizza the easy way, with a simple homemade crust and all the flavors you love. Enjoy!
~Kristen
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Pizza Recipe
- It’s quicker to make than regular homemade pizza since you won’t need to wait for the dough to rise.
- You’ll enjoy a pizza crust that’s perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
- You can customize the flavors! You can use your favorite pizza toppings and homemade pizza sauce, adjust the amount of cheese you put on, etc.
- You cook everything inside the air fryer basket, making cleanup way easier.
How to Make Air Fryer Pizza
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Add yogurt and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms, then knead briefly until smooth.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2 minutes. Roll the dough into a thin, 6‑inch circle and cook in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes until it firms up slightly.
- Spread sauce over the crust, sprinkle on the cheese, and add your favorite toppings. Air fry at 400°F for 4–5 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Let cool for a minute before slicing, then enjoy your crispy, homemade pizza!
Serving and Topping Ideas
- Drizzled with pizza aioli or garlic parmesan sauce.
- Topped with chopped veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, olives, spinach, or caramelized onions.
- Topped with meat alternatives like seitan sausage, vegan sausage, vegan pepperoni, vegan bacon, or plant-based chicken.
- Topped with cherry tomato confit or garlic confit.
- Sprinkled with red chili flakes or topped with quick pickled peppers for a spicy kick.
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Air Fryer Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free 1:1 flour if necessary
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 5 tablespoons plain yogurt use vegan yogurt if necessary
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese
- pizza toppings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the yogurt and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
- Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes at 350°F.
- Roll the dough into a 6-inch circle (not too thick). Place it in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 5 minutes, or until slightly firm.
- Spread the sauce onto the crust, then sprinkle the cheese, and add your favorite toppings.
- Air fry for 4-5 minutes at 400°F, or until the crust is firm and golden and the cheese is bubbling and browning.
- Let the pizza cool for a minute before slicing.
- Enjoy your crispy, homemade pizza!
Notes
Storing and Reheating
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container or wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap before storing it in the refrigerator. It’ll be good for up to four days. You can also freeze it for up to two months. You can reheat the pizza in an air fryer. Arrange it in a single layer in the basket, then heat for up to 4 minutes.Expert Tips
- Pre-cooking the crust before adding the toppings is necessary so you won’t get an undercooked, soggy one.
- Refrain from adding too many toppings or sauce, as your pizza might not get cooked evenly.
- Incorporating oregano, fresh basil, nutritional yeast, or garlic powder into the dough can enhance the crust’s taste.
- Since air fryers may vary in performance, monitor the cooking time to prevent overcooking your pizza.
- Use a thinner dough if you want a crispier pizza crust.
Nutrition
Ingredient Notes
Keep in mind that this is just a quick overview — head to the recipe card for detailed instructions and exact measurements!
All-Purpose Flour: Acts as the base for the homemade pizza dough, giving it texture and shape. Use gluten-free 1:1 flour if necessary.
Baking Powder: Helps the dough rise slightly in place of yeast and also keeps it from being too dense.
Salt: Enhances the natural flavors in the dough.
Sugar: Adds a slight sweetness to balance the savoriness of the other ingredients.
Plain Yogurt: Acts as a moisture binder in the dough. Use vegan yogurt if necessary.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Helps give the pizza dough a softer, more pliable texture.
Pizza Sauce: Gives the air fryer pizza flavor and makes the toppings stick to the crust. If you do not have pizza sauce, canned tomato sauce or jarred marinara sauce works in a pinch!
Mozzarella Cheese: Gives the pizza a mild, creamy taste and a gooey, stretchy texture when bitten. Be certain to use mozzarella made without animal rennet if vegetarian. You can also use vegan cheese if necessary.
Your Choice Of Pizza Toppings: Depending on what you put on top, they can add savory, fresh, or spicy flavors to the pizza.
What flour did you use for the one in the pic? Was it GF?
Hi! Yes, I used King Arthur’s 1:1 Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour for the crust you see in the photos. I hope this helps!