Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough
½ cup San Marzano tomato sauce
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Dough: Unroll or stretch pizza dough to ¼-⅓ inch thickness. Divide into individual sizes that fit your air fryer. Lightly flour surface if sticky.
2. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Use parchment paper or a small pizza pan for easy transfer.
3. Assemble Your Pizza: Place dough on parchment or pan. Brush edges with olive oil. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of sauce evenly, leaving a border for crust. Distribute mozzarella pieces over sauce. Sprinkle with salt.
4. Air Fry the Pizza: Transfer to air fryer basket or tray. Cook at 375°F for 6-10 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
5. Add Fresh Basil: Remove pizza immediately. Scatter fresh basil leaves over hot cheese.
6. Slice and Serve: Let cool 1-2 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve.
Notes
For best results, preheat air fryer and use fresh mozzarella. Parchment paper prevents sticking. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days; reheat in air fryer at 325°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg