Tasty Air Fryer Pizza Toast

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Quick Texas toast pizza in 10 minutes. Add sauce, cheese, and toppings to garlic bread, then air fry for a quick snack or dinner.
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Écrit par Kylie
Last modified on Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:37:23 GMT
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Make incredible pizza in no time by popping frozen Texas toast into your air fryer for an ultra-crunchy, cheese-covered treat. This smart hack gives you all the yummy flavors of pizza you made from scratch without the hassle. You'll love the garlicky, crisp base loaded with bubbly mozz and crunchy pepperoni bits.

I found this idea one night when I was hungry for pizza but didn't want to order out. Now my whole family asks for it whenever we do pizza night. The air fryer works magic - making the outside super crispy while keeping everything inside nice and soft, something my regular oven can't do.

Key Ingredients and How to Pick Them

  • Texas Toast Garlic Bread: Go for the thicker slices as they make the sturdiest foundation. Frozen versions work best since they're already seasoned and don't fall apart.
  • Pizza Sauce: Pick something thick with chunks so your bread stays firm. I like ones with visible herbs and bright tomato taste.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: Shred it yourself for the best melt, though bagged stuff works in a hurry. Whole milk mozzarella gives you the creamiest results.
  • Mini Pepperoni: The smaller ones spread out better than big slices and get extra crispy. Make sure they're not dried out when you buy them.
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Simple Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Get Your Base Ready
Set your air fryer to 360°F so everything cooks evenly without burning. Leave space between your frozen toast pieces so air can flow around them. Keep an eye on them for the first 3 minutes since air fryers can cook differently.
Step 2: Put It All Together
Take the basket out carefully while keeping the bread hot. Spread sauce all the way to the edges but leave a tiny rim to stop drips. Put cheese on evenly without clumping it up or it won't melt right. Lay pepperoni in one layer so they all get crispy.
Step 3: Play With Temperature
Changing temperatures twice is super important for great results. The lower 300°F lets cheese melt slowly without burning. Finishing at 400°F creates those tasty brown spots everyone fights over.

I spent years making pizzas from scratch with my grandma and never thought I'd go for a quick version. But I can't deny how easy and consistently good this method is. There's something special about that garlic bread base that regular pizza just doesn't have.

This is such a winner for family pizza nights. My kids can pick their own toppings, and they can help put everything together safely. We now always keep Texas toast in our freezer just for when we suddenly want pizza.

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This clever idea has totally changed our quick dinner options. It hits that sweet spot between easy and delicious, showing that sometimes the quickest fixes make the most unforgettable meals.

FAQ sur la recette

→ Can regular bread work instead?
Thicker bread like Texas toast is ideal, but garlic-buttered thick slices work fine too.
→ Any other toppings suggestions?
Try your favorites, like mushrooms, sausage, olives, or even fresh basil.
→ What’s with the temperature changes?
Adjusting heat makes the cheese gooey and gives perfect crisp edges.
→ Could I use an oven instead?
Sure thing! Bake it at 375°F for 8-10 minutes till it’s golden and melty.
→ How do I keep cleanup easy?
Put parchment or foil in the air fryer basket, so cleanup is stress-free.

Air Fryer Pizza Toast

Crispy garlic bread layered with toppings like sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni—all done fast in the air fryer.

Préparation
5 minutes
Temps de cuisson
8 minutes
Durée totale
13 minutes
Écrit par: Kylie

Type de recette: Appetizers & Snacks

Niveau de difficulté: Simple

Cuisine: Italian-American

Quantité obtenue: 4 Nombre de portions (8 pieces of pizza toast)

Régimes: ~

Composition

→ Base

01 1/2 cup pizza sauce
02 80 slices mini pepperoni
03 2 cups shredded mozzarella
04 8 slices garlic Texas toast

Étapes de réalisation

Étape n°01

Line your air fryer with foil or parchment and toast the garlic bread at 360°F for 3 minutes.

Étape n°02

Spread sauce, sprinkle cheese, and layer about 10 tiny pepperoni pieces on every slice.

Étape n°03

Cook at 300°F in the air fryer for another 3 minutes to melt everything.

Étape n°04

Turn up the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes to get that cheese golden and bubbly.

Outils et ustensiles nécessaires

  • Air fryer
  • Foil or parchment paper

Informations sur les allergènes

Vérifie les ingrédients pour repérer d’éventuels allergènes et consulte un expert médical en cas de doute.
  • Wheat
  • Dairy

Apports nutritionnels (par portion)

Ces données sont uniquement indicatives et ne se substituent pas à un avis médical professionnel.
  • Kcal: 511
  • Matières grasses: 30 gr
  • Glucides: 37 gr
  • Protéines: 23 gr