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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Pizza

    Published: July 11, 2022 / Updated: September 18, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air Fryer Pizza

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    two half loaves of french bread pizza in an air fryer basket with title text overlay.
    two half loaves of french bread pizza in an air fryer basket with title text overlay.
    two half loaves of french bread pizza in an air fryer basket with title text overlay.

    Need a quick and satisfying lunch, snack, or dinner? This Air Fryer Pizza checks all the boxes!

    two half loaves of french bread pizza in an air fryer basket.

    If you and your family like those frozen French bread pizzas at the grocery store, then you will LOVE how easy, fast, and delicious it is to make French bread air fryer pizza!

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🥖 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • ❓ Recipe FAQs
    • Kitchen tools and equipment
    • 🥗 What to serve with French bread air fryer pizza
    • 🍷 Best wine pairings
    • More air fryer family-friendly recipes
    • French Bread Air Fryer Pizza

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    pepperoni french bread pizza with parsley and cheese on a red striped napkin.

    This pizza recipe is sure to become a regular in the dinner rotation.

    • You only need 5 ingredients plus olive oil to make this.
    • Thanks to the air fryer, this cooks up in less than 30 minutes.
    • You can add on more toppings and customize the French bread pizzas to each family member's taste. A huge bonus when you have family members who like different pizza toppings!

    🥖 Ingredient notes

    bowls of ingredients plus a loaf of french bread to make air fryer french bread pizza with red and white napkin.

    French bread - You can either use homemade French bread or storebought. Try my Easy Homemade French Bread recipe -- it's the one I use, and the one you see in these photos!

    Sauce - Use your favorite homemade pizza sauce or storebought pizza sauce. You can mix it up and use a marinara sauce, pesto sauce, BBQ sauce... so many delicious possibilities!

    Cheese - Use your favorite shredded cheese. I love making French bread pizza in the air fryer because I can use regular Italian-style shredded cheese on my kids' and husband's pizzas, and my favorite dairy-free mozzarella shreds on my pizza!

    Toppings- Feel free to use any of your favorite pizza toppings here! My family loves the classics: plain cheese and pepperoni. I love to branch out and load up my French bread pizzas with veggies, shrimp, and chicken. Try the toppings for my Taco Pizza, Shrimp Pesto Pizza, or the CPK Copycat Thai Chicken Pizza recipes with this air fryer pizza recipe!

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    four sliced halves of french bread on a cutting board and red striped napkin with bread knife.
    four sliced halves of french bread on a cutting board, topped with olive oil,  and red striped napkin with bread knife.
    1. Cut the bread loaf in half, then slice each half in half

    2. Brush the olive oil over the cut side of each of the bread. Place each slice into the air fryer, sliced sides up.

    Ninja Foodi dual air fryer set for 350 degrees on a marble countertop.
    two halves of french bread topped with pizza sauce on a cutting board.
    two halves of french bread topped with pizza sauce and cheese on a cutting board.
    two halves of french bread topped with pizza sauce, cheese and parsley on a cutting board.

    3. Air fry at 350°F for 3 minutes then remove to a plate.

    4. Top each slice with pizza sauce, then the cheese, then your favorite toppings.

    two french bread halves with pizza toppings in an air fryer basket.
    two half loaves of french bread pizza in an air fryer basket.
    two half loaves of french bread pizza in an air fryer basket.

    5. Return the slices to the air fryer and air fry at 350°F for 4 to 6 more minutes, just until the cheese is melted.

    Serve immediately.

    ❓ Recipe FAQs

    How do I prevent French bread air fryer pizza from getting soggy?

    The steps in this recipe help create a crusty, crisp French bread pizza. We prevent the bread from getting soggy by brushing the bread with olive oil, then air frying on its own first. This locks in a layer of crispness before adding sauce and toppings to air fry a second time.

    Who invented French bread pizza?

    Reportedly, French bread pizza was invented in Ithaca, New York in 1960. It was originally called Poor Man's Pizza.

    What's the best way to store and reheat air fryer pizza?

    Allow the pizza to cool, then store in airtight containers or in aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the air fryer and air fry at 375°F for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bread is warmed up to your liking. You can also reheat pizza in the microwave on HI in 30-second increments.

    Kitchen tools and equipment

    Ninja Foodi dual air fryer with french bread pizza and bowl of parsley in front on a red striped napkin.

    For this recipe, you'll need an air fryer. Any regular or large-sized air fryer will work for this recipe.

    I've used four different types of air fryers, and my favorite and current air fryer is the Ninja Foodi 10-quart Dual Zone Air Fryer (pictured above). You can use either the basket-style air fryer or tray-style air fryer for this recipe.

    Check out more air fryer recipes on the blog!

    🥗 What to serve with French bread air fryer pizza

    cheese french bread pizza and slices of pepperoni french bread pizza with a red striped napkin placed at angles on a marble table.

    All you need to make a full meal with French bread pizza is to add some Air Fryer Broccoli, a Simple Fruit Salad, or umami-rich Mushroom Marsala.

    You could also serve it with a big nutritious salad or a bowl of soup!

    🍷 Best wine pairings

    Pizza pairs great with a glass of Pinot Noir or a Gamay. The lower tannins and slightly lighter body of those wines will complement and not overpower the pizza flavors.

    More air fryer family-friendly recipes

    • Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken: Make Once, Eat Twice Recipe
    • Air Fryer Paprika Chicken
    • Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
    • Air Fryer Frozen Pizza

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    two half loaves of french bread pizza in an air fryer basket.

    French Bread Air Fryer Pizza

    5 from 6 votes
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 8 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Making French Bread Pizza in the air fryer is so easy and fast. Perfect for family dinners on busy weeknights!
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 475kcal
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 loaf French bread
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup pizza sauce
    • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
    • fave pizza toppings

    Instructions

    • Cut the bread loaf in half, then slice each half in half
    • Brush the olive oil over the cut side of each of the bread. Place each slice into the air fryer, sliced sides up.
    • Air fry at 350°F for 3 minutes then remove to a plate.
    • Top each slice with pizza sauce, then the cheese, then your favorite toppings.
    • Return the slices to the air fryer and air fry at 350°F for 4 to 6 more minutes, just until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

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    Notes

    Storage: Store leftovers in foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 5 minutes.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 5mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Tavo says

        July 12, 2022 at 9:29 pm

        5 stars
        Really an excellent alternative to pizza! Thanks for the recipe!

        Reply
      2. Biana says

        July 12, 2022 at 8:04 pm

        5 stars
        Pizza looks delicious! I like that you are using bread for it, a great way to use up some bread.

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      3. Colleen says

        July 12, 2022 at 6:24 pm

        5 stars
        This is a delicious idea! Another great way to use my air fryer. Thank you!

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      4. Claudia Lamascolo says

        July 12, 2022 at 6:11 pm

        5 stars
        This looks fantastic I have always reheated my pizza in the air fryer and never thought to do this its brilliant!

        Reply
      5. Jamie says

        July 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm

        5 stars
        I loved how simple and easy this pizza was to make! Great idea to use French bread, thank you!

        Reply

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