Air Fryer Flatbread Pizza

Air fryer flatbread pizza is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Kids will love adding their toppings, and it’s a great way to sneak in extra veggies.

Air fryer flatbread pizza has a fluffy yet crisp dough base you can’t get in the oven, and you’ll love how the cheese melts and gets a lovely golden brown color.

One of the great things about making flatbread pizza in the air fryer is that you don’t have to heat an entire stove, so you’ll save some energy. Clean-up is super easy - you just take out the basket to wash it.

I’ve suggested air fry flatbread pizza toppings, but you can use almost anything. It's a fantastic recipe to use whatever you have in the house.

Ingredients you’ll need to make flatbread pizza

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Flatbread: Flatbread is the perfect size and shape for individual pizzas. You could also use naan bread or baguettes sliced in half.

Pizza or marinara sauce: Buy this ready-made, or make it yourself using tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. 

Dried oregano: You can also use basil, parsley, or thyme.

Shredded mozzarella cheese: Mozzarella is perfect for flatbread air fryer pizza because of the way it melts. Provolone and burrata also work well for this reason.

Pepperoni: Pepperoni adds a spiced, meaty flavor that’s hard to beat. Salami and prosciutto are also delicious, or you could use a vegetarian alternative.

Optional extra toppings

Cherry tomatoes: Choose tomatoes that have firm skin and aren’t bruised or wrinkled.

Broccoli florets (roasted): Roasted broccoli on pizza is fantastic - try adding a little paprika and garlic when you put it in the oven for extra flavor.

Fresh basil: Nothing says pizza quite like fresh basil. It adds a fresh, Mediterranean flavor.

Grated parmesan cheese: Extra cheese is always a good thing. You could also try a little crumbled feta or even blue cheese if you like it.

How to make flatbread pizza in air fryer?

Start by placing two flatbreads in the air fryer basket. Cook them at 360°F for 3 minutes or until they go slightly brown.

Flip them and spread with a layer of sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and any other toppings you’d like to add. 

Cook the flatbread pizza in air fryer for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Remove from the basket, and enjoy!

Recipe tips

• When putting the flatbreads in the air fryer, make sure they are in a single layer with a gap between them. Leaving a gap allows the hot air to cook them properly.
• Don’t load your pizza with too many toppings, as this can make it soggy. 

How long to cook flatbread pizza in the air fryer

It takes 5-8 minutes at 360°F to cook flatbread pizza air fryer. 

Cook the flatbreads on their own for around 3 minutes, then flip, add your toppings, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

What goes well with flatbread pizza

• Air fryer zucchini fries
• Air fryer breaded chicken tenders
• Air fryer potato cubes
• Air fryer artichoke salad

How to store

If you have leftover pizza, seal it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge within 2 hours of cooking. You can keep it in the fridge safely for 3-4 days.

You can also keep leftover pizza in the freezer for 1-2 months.

Can you reheat pizza in an air fryer?

To reheat flatbread pizza in air fryer, put it in the basket at 350°F for around 3 minutes. Check that it’s hot enough; if not, air fry it for another minute or two.

The time it takes to reheat will depend on your air fryer and how thick your pizza crust is.

FAQ's

Can you use flatbread to make pizza?

Flatbread makes delicious pizza, and it’s super convenient because it comes pre-prepared in individual portions. 

To make flatbread pizza in the air fryer, simply brown one side of the bread, flip it, add your favorite toppings, and then cook it until the cheese is melted.

How to cut flatbread pizza?

To cut your flatbread pizza, lay it on a flat surface. Then, take a large, sharp knife and cut it in half horizontally, then vertically. If you like big slices, stop there. 

Otherwise, cut the four slices in half again so you are left with eight smaller pieces.

What is the difference between flatbread and pizza?

The main difference is in the dough. Traditionally, pizza is made with dough made using yeast and allowed to rise. Flatbread is unleavened, meaning it’s made without yeast. 

However, you can make a delicious flatbread pizza by adding your favorite pizza toppings to the flatbread.

What other topping can you use to make the flatbread pizza healthier?

The beauty of air fry flatbread pizza is that you can top it with whatever you like. Some ideas for healthier toppings:

• Blended cashew and zucchini
• Garlic and wild mushroom
• Rainbow veggie pizza: red onion, bell pepper, broccoli, cherry tomatoes and sweetcorn.
• Eggplant and goat cheese

Can you use other kinds of bread to make pizza?

You can use almost any kind of bread to make pizza. Try making Indian-inspired naan bread pizza and topping it with chicken tikka or lunch box pizzas using baguette halves.

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