I love cooking frozen foods in my air fryer but I also love whipping up snacks from “scratch” too. If you have a pizza craving, Air Fryer French Bread pizza is an easy way to make a quick and delicious snack or meal.
Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
This pizza is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, which makes it great for busy weeknights, a quick lunch, lazy weekends, or anytime you need a tasty treat fast. Next time you have a pizza craving, instead of popping a frozen pizza in the oven, try making your own in the air fryer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to prepare. French bed makes pizza easy. You don’t have to roll out any dough. You can slice your bread, add your toppings, and bake it!
- Affordable and easy to find. French bread is pretty easy to find at any grocery store. Usually, it’s also pretty cheap too! So this recipe can make for a very affordable dinner option for pizza fans!
- Crispy and delicious. French bread makes a perfect pizza crust. It gets crusty while staying soft on the inside. It also holds tons of toppings without falling apart or getting too soggy!
What is an Air Fryer?
If you haven’t used an air fryer, welcome to the amazing world of this kitchen gadget! Some people think it’s trendy but I ours gets used every single day and has been for the past few years.
It’s like a mini convection oven that circulates hot air around the food. It’s amazing for cooking fried type of foods without all of the oil. The rapid movement of the hot air cooks food quickly and evenly.
It also takes less time to heat up than your oven! You can air fryers in a variety of styles and sizes so there is one for everyone.
Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need some very basic ingredients to make this recipe. Then you can add others to meet the tastes of your family. Full measurements are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
The basic ingredient list for homemade french bread pizza:
- Loaf of french bread
- Pizza sauce (or you can make your own homemade pizza sauce)
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni (or your favorite pizza toppings!)
You’ll also need a few pieces of kitchen equipment:
- Air Fryer
- Chef’s knife
- Measuring cups
- Cheese grater (if grating your own cheese)
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. (Not all air fryers require this step.)
2. Shred your cheese if you don’t have preshredded.
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- 3. Cut the loaf of french bread into 6 equal pieces.
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- 4. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the top of each slice of bread.
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- 5. Sprinkle the top of each piece with shredded mozzarella and toppings.
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- 6. Place pizza in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
Keep an eye on the pizza to make sure it doesn’t burn because every air fryer is different and you may need to adjust the bake time slightly.
Storage & Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
To reheat leftovers, place them in the air fryer at 350 degrees and heat for 2-3 minutes.
Tips & Tricks
To get the best tasting french bread pizza, try some of these tips and tricks:
- Choose fresh french bread. Fresh bread will give you a crispy exterior and a soft inside.
- Crust matters. Look for a loaf of french bread that has a thick, crispy crust. It will hold up well in the air fryer.
- If your pizza is undercooked, increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes. Avoid raising the temperature because you don’t want your cheese and toppings to burn.
- If your pizza ends up overcooked, try reducing the temperature by 10-15 degrees and reducing your cooking time.
- You can also toast the bread with in the air fryer for a few minutes then add the toppings and continue to cook so that you get a crispy crust. This can help avoid getting burnt cheese.
Toppings & Variations
The best thing about this recipe is that you can tweak it to turn it into your favorite pizza! Try some of these ideas if you’re looking for ideas.
Meat Lovers
- Pepperoni
- Sausage
- Ham
- Bacon
Vegetarian Options
- Bell peppers
- Diced tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Olives
- Onions
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Zucchini
- Parmesan cheese
Gourmet Pizza
- Prosciutto and Arugula
- Goat Cheese and Fig
- BBQ Chicken
- Taco Pizza
Sauces, Herbs, & Spices
- Try different sauces – alfredo, pesto, or marinara sauce.
- Spread a bit of garlic butter over the bread for extra flavor or drizzle with olive oil and garlic powder.
- Herbs and spices – Sprinkle some basil, dried oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, or fresh basil on top.
Breads
You can also try different types of breads. Some ideas to try are Italian bread or a french baguette.
More Air Fryer Pizza Recipes
Love pizza and your air fryer? Try one of these recipes:
And if you’re looking for a delicious (and easy) pizza dipping sauce, try this garlic pizza dipping sauce!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Loaf of french bread
- 1 cup Pizza sauce or you can make your own homemade pizza sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup Pepperoni or your favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350℉. (Not all air fryers require this step.)
- Cut the loaf of french bread into 6 equal pieces.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the top of each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle the top of each piece with shredded mozzarella.
- Then top with pepperoni (or your favorite toppings).
- Place pizza in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Keep an eye on the pizza to make sure it doesn't burn because every air fryer is different and you may need to adjust the bake time slightly.
Notes
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