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Get dinner on the table in 15 minutes with this zero prep Air Fryer Pizza easily cooked from frozen.

You’ll also love Air Fryer Frozen French Friesand Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings.

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Hey pizza lovers, want pizza that is crispy and cheesy gooeylike it was just made from your favorite take-out restaurant? Then look no further than this quick and failproofrecipe for frozen pizza in air fryer.

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Easy Air Fried Frozen Pizza

The pizza base cooks up like it came out the oven of a professional restaurant. Bonus that it involves no prep, no thawing, and is ready in less than 15 minutes. #winwin

Like My Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings and Air Fryer Frozen Burritos, this air fried small personal frozen pizza in the air fryer is great for easy weeknight dinners, quick lunches, movie night treats, and for snacking, game day noshes, and more.

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Making pizza in the air fryer is super easy and super convenient and a little bit quicker than form the oven. So easy in fact, you’ll never want to whip up frozen pizza any other way!

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Why Make This Recipe

  • Quick and easy – weeknight dinner made easy in less than 15 minutes.
  • Really goey – it cooks up perfectly in the air fryer.
  • Budget-friendly – certainly much cheaper than takeout form Dominos etc.
  • Family-friendly– Loved by the whole family!
  • Scale up – double or triple to feed a crowd.
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Ingredient notes

This recipe uses store bought frozen deep dish pizza that has not been thawed. The pizza is cooked straight from frozen. No extra oil is needed for this. This is for a 6 inch deep dish margarita pizza.

Want to know how to Cook Frozen Pizza in Air fryer? Then gather up your tools, grab that pizza and let’s get cooking….

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How Do I Cook Frozen Pizza In Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
  2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil or cooking spray. Alternatively, you can place a parchment paper liner in the bottom of the basket before adding the pizza.
  3. Cook for 10-13 minutes until cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  4. Remove from air fryer, add any garnishes and serve.
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Cooking Time for Air Fryer Frozen Pizza

Cooking times depend on the size and type of pizza and the air fryer temperature. Based on a 350F / 180C temperature, your cooking time for air fryer frozen pizza will be:

  • a 6-7 inch deep dish pizza will take about 10 minutes.
  • a pizza that is 7-8 inches will need 10-12 minutes.
  • bigger pizzas can take up to 15 minutes.

Try the lower time first, test, and cook for more time as needed.

Reheat Your Pizza

If you want to reheat leftover of this afterwards, then please pop over to the Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer post to find out the fail-proof method on how to do so.

Top Tips

  • Depending on the size of your Air Fryer, you can cook multiple personal pizzas in one go.
  • For the best results, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket so that the hot air circulates well and pizza cooks evenly.
  • The size of your Air Fryer basket will determine the largest pizza you can cook.
  • Also, individual pizzas may vary slightly in thickness so try andput pieces of similar thickness in at the same time. That way your pizzas can cook at the same rate.
  • For a crisper crust, spray the base lightly with some olive oil.
  • You can always reduce the temperature. If you notice your pizza starting to burn before it cooks through, then reduce the temperature for the next time.
  • Parchment paper liners are great (see images below) as it reduces clean up after cooking. But for the best results
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Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommendstarting with less cook time, checkingfor doneness, then adding moretime as needed.

FAQs

How To Make Sure The Toppings Don’t Burn?

You’ll want to make sure you are cooking at a lower temperature (350F / 180C or less) to avoid burning the toppings before your pizza cooks through.

Also you may want to spray the topping with a little bit of oil to avoid burning.

What Is The Best Brand Of Frozen Pizza To Use?

There are a million different brands ad to be honest just grab your favorite brand. The most important thing is to work out the correct time for the thickness of the pizza.

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Depend on the temperature and the size but at 350F / 180C it would take anything between 11-18 minutes to cook.

Can I Cook The Frozen Pizza on Parchment Rounds In The Air Fryer

Parchment paper liners are great as it reduces clean up after cooking. But the pizza may end up slightly less crispy than with parchment paper. Try it both ways and see which you prefer.

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More Air Fryer Frozen Food Hacks

Want even more how to cook frozen food In the Air Fryer hacks? Then check out these helpful posts:

  • Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs.
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  • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings.
  • Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.
  • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast.
  • Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs.
  • Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp.
  • Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables.
  • Air Fryer Frozen Taquitos.
  • Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks.
  • Air Fryer Frozen Fish.
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Air Fryer Frozen Pizza

It’s so easy and convenient to make frozen pizza in air fryer!

Prep Time1 minute min

Cook Time12 minutes mins

Total Time13 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Western

Servings: 1

Calories: 303kcal

Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 1 store-bought frozen 6 inch pizza

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.

  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil or cooking spray. Alternatively, you can place a parchment paper liner in the bottom of the basket before adding the pizza.

  • Cook for 10-13 minutes until cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

  • Remove from air fryer, add any garnishes and serve.

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Notes

  • Depending on the size of your Air Fryer, you can cook multiple pizzas in one go
  • For the best results do not overcrowd the air fryer basket so that the hot air circulates well and pizza cooks evenly.
  • The size of your Air Fryer basket will determine the largest pizza you can cook
  • Also, individual pizza may vary slightly in thickness so try andput pieces of similar thickness in at the same time. That way your pizzas can cook at about the same rate.
  • You can always reduce the temperature. If you notice your pizza starting to burn before it cooks through, then reduce the temperature for the next time.
  • Parchment paper liners are great as it reduces clean up after cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 3mg

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FAQs

How To Cook Frozen Pizza In Air Fryer - Recipes From A Pantry? ›

To reheat pizza in an air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Place the leftover pizza slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for about 3-5 minutes or until heated through and crispy.

How do you make pizza crispy in an air fryer? ›

To reheat pizza in an air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Place the leftover pizza slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for about 3-5 minutes or until heated through and crispy.

How do you get the bottom of frozen pizza crispy in the air fryer? ›

I find that air fryer frozen pizza cooks best without any parchment round or aluminum foil underneath. Since an air fryer's heat source is on the top, you want it to circulate as much air to the bottom and get a crispy crust. Using parchment paper will cause a softer crust.

What setting for pizza in air fryer? ›

Prep: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray air fryer basket well with oil. Pat mozzarella dry with paper towels (to prevent a soggy pizza). Cook Crust: Roll out pizza dough to the size of your air fryer basket.

What is the best temperature to cook a frozen pizza? ›

Tips
  1. Preheat and bake at 400°F. Keep pizzas frozen while preheating.
  2. Remove pizzas from box, freshness wrap and cardboard.
  3. Place pizzas directly on oven racks — one on second rack from top and the other on second rack from the bottom of the oven.
  4. Bake 24 to 27 minutes.
  5. Let pizzas stand for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Is it better to air fry or bake frozen pizza? ›

Cooking a frozen pizza in an air fryer lets it cook on both sides quickly. The pizza will cook faster than it can thaw, preventing it from becoming soggy as it bakes. The convection of the air fryer will cook it evenly across the surface, making the middle done and the crust crispy.

What temperature do you cook frozen pizza in the air fryer? ›

Here's how to make pizza in your air fryer: Set the air fryer to 380-400 F and heat the frozen pizza for six to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness of the crust), or until golden and crispy. Due to size constraints, an air fryer is ideal for a small, personal pie or heating individual slices.

Why is the bottom of my pizza soggy in the air fryer? ›

Soggy pizza crust in the air fryer is often due to insufficient preheating and air circulation. To enjoy a crispy crust, make sure to preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) before cooking.

Do you preheat an air fryer for pizza? ›

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or line with a parchment liner to avoid sticking. Remove crust from the can, and cut in half. Shape each piece of dough into a circle and crimping up the edges to form a crust.

Why is my frozen pizza not cooked on the bottom? ›

Why is the bottom of my pizza undercooked? Because it's not exposed to high enough heat. You need to cook the pizza on a pizza stone in a really hot oven - 500-550 degrees F - to get a nice crispy crust.

Why is my pizza not crisping up on the bottom? ›

The steam from the base can't escape, so it condenses on your crispy surface and turns it wet and soggy. Use a pizza stone or a pan with holes to get a crispy pizza crust. A pizza stone will keep your pizza hot and its porousness will absorb some condensation.

Does pizza taste good in air fryer? ›

Yes! Reheating your pizza in an air fryer is so much better than using a microwave and way quicker than using the oven. Add it to a preheated air fryer at 320 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. It will come out perfectly crispy, like it's just been made.

What is the best setting to cook pizza? ›

For Thin Crust Pizza: Aim for the highest temperature your oven can reach, ideally around 260°C to 315°C (500°F to 600°F). Cooking time should be around 5-7 minutes. For Thick Crust Pizza: A slightly lower temperature, around 230°C to 260°C (450°F to 500°F), is better to cook the pizza evenly without burning the top.

What temperature do you heat pizza in an air fryer? ›

Air frying is fast, easy, and gives a perfectly crispy texture with gooey, melted cheese. How long do you reheat pizza in the air fryer? I recommend heating leftover pizza for 3-4 minutes in a preheated air fryer at 350°F. If you don't preheat the air fryer, it may take a little longer.

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