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Easy Air Fryer Mini Pizzas - Fast, Fun, and Customizable

Easy Air Fryer Mini Pizzas - Fast, Fun, and Customizable

Ingredients
  

  • Base: Mini naan English muffins (split), small pitas, or street-size tortillas
  • Sauce: Pizza sauce or marinara about 1–2 tablespoons per mini pizza
  • Cheese: Shredded mozzarella or a mozzarella-cheddar blend
  • Protein options: Mini pepperoni diced ham, cooked sausage crumbles, rotisserie chicken, or plant-based crumbles
  • Veggies: Diced bell peppers mushrooms (thinly sliced), olives, spinach, or pineapple tidbits (well-drained)
  • Seasoning: Dried oregano or Italian seasoning garlic powder, and a pinch of salt
  • Finish optional: Grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes (for grown-ups), or a drizzle of olive oil
  • Cooking spray or oil: To lightly coat the air fryer basket or the base

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes. A hot basket helps crisp the base fast.
  • Prep the bases: Lightly spritz or brush the bottoms with oil so they don’t stick. For tortillas, stack two for sturdiness or use street-size for minis.
  • Sauce smartly: Spread 1–2 tablespoons of sauce over each base. Keep sauce a little shy of the edges to prevent spillover.
  • Layer cheese and toppings: Add a modest layer of mozzarella, then toppings. Finish with another light sprinkle of cheese to “lock in” the toppings.
  • Season: Add a pinch of oregano and a tiny dusting of garlic powder. Don’t oversalt if using pepperoni or ham.
  • Air fry: Place pizzas in a single layer and cook for 4–6 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden. Check at 4 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  • Cool completely: Let pizzas rest on a rack for 5–10 minutes so steam escapes. This keeps crusts crisp in the lunchbox.
  • Pack: Slice into halves or quarters for younger kids. Add fruit, yogurt, or veggie sticks for a balanced lunch.
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