Cook Frozen Pizza in Air Fryer

Name: Cook Frozen Pizza in Air Fryer
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 frozen pizza (personal size or sectioned large pizza); 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional); 1/4 cup extra mozzarella cheese (optional); Red pepper flakes for serving

Published: June 20, 2026 | Italian Cuisine | ⏱ 10 min

Crispy frozen pizza cooked in an air fryer with bubbling cheese

Cooking a frozen pizza in the air fryer is the ultimate Italian shortcut. The circulating heat mimics a wood-fired oven, creating a crispy, charred crust and perfectly melted cheese in half the time of a conventional oven. Say goodbye to soggy centers forever!

Recipe Info

Prep Time2 min

Cook Time8 min

Total Time10 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

CuisineItalian

1 frozen pizza (personal size or sectioned large pizza)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1/4 cup extra mozzarella cheese (optional)
Red pepper flakes for serving

2 Instructions

Preheat and prep

Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F). If the pizza is too large for the basket, cut it into quarters to fit.

Air fry the pizza

Place the frozen pizza directly in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.

Serve

Carefully remove the pizza using tongs. Top with red pepper flakes and serve hot.

Pro Tips

For a crisper crust, brush the edges of the frozen pizza with a little olive oil before cooking.
Never use parchment paper under the pizza in an air fryer as it blocks airflow essential for a crispy base.

Nutrition Information

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	14g
Fat	15g
Saturated Fat	6g
Carbohydrates	38g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	5g
Sodium	680mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most air fryers cannot fit a whole large pizza. It's best to cut it into slices that fit the basket, or use an air fryer oven with multiple racks.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 (175 votes)

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