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    Published: May 12, 2022 · Modified: Mar 17, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Air Fryer Frozen Pizza

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    sliced pizza singles on white marble.

    Air fryer frozen pizza is a game changer! Get that same crispy crunch as restaurant style pizzeria pizza, but with less mess and fuss. Frozen pizza in an air fryer is super simple, but it also results in a much crispier crust than microwaving or oven baking.

    sliced pizza singles on white marble.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    Microwave pizza just doesn't cut it, even with those 'crisping' trays. But, when you air fry frozen pizza, you can get delicious, pizzeria style results in less than 15 minutes! Thanks to air fryers, it's now possible to recreate that hot and crispy, restaurant style pizza, right at home.

    Not only that, but you can still have customized pizzas on family night, read on, I will show you how to jazz up frozen pizza in air fryer also!

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Air Fry Frozen Pizza
    • Air Fryer Pizza - Air Fryer Time Chart
    • How To Jazz Up Frozen Pizzas
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Air Fryer Pizza - Air Fryer Time Chart

    Ingredients

    Let me show you how to whip up restaurant-quality frozen pizzas with your air fryer. All you need are the small individual size frozen pizzas. I used Red Baron Deep Dish singles to air fry, but the instructions are the same except for cook time for thin crust frozen pizza.

    Red Baron deep dish frozen pizza singles in original box.
    • Frozen Pizza Singles - Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you can usually air fry frozen pizzas up to 8" in diameter. That includes the Totino's Party Pizza's. If you have the Nuwave Brio Air Fryer, you can easily prepare 12 Red Baron Deep Dish pizza singles in that air fryer at the same time!
    • Red Pepper Flakes - Optional, for jazzing up your frozen pizza
    • Garlic powder - Optional, but great for extra flavor.
    • Green onions - Optional, sliced for garnish.
    • Mozzarella, shredded - Optional, but who doesn't like 'extra cheese' anyway??

    You can make air fryer pizza from other brands as well as the shown Red Baron Deep Dish singles I used. Some other brands of frozen pizza that work great are:

    • Red Baron
    • Totinos
    • Celeste
    • DiGiorno
    • Stouffer’s
    • Tony’s
    • Or any Store Brand

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Air Fry Frozen Pizza

    I'll walk you through step-by-step how to make frozen pizza in air fryer so you can enjoy pizza that next Red Baron Deep Dish pizza single!

    Place Frozen Pizza In Air Fryer

    1. Remove the frozen pizza from the box and plastic packaging.
    2. Place pizza in the air fryer basket and slide back into the air fryer.
    Frozen pizza in air fryer basket.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How Long to Cook Frozen Pizza in Air Fryer

    1. Set the air fryer temperature to 360F and the timer to 6 - 7 minutes if you plan to jazz up your pizza with extra toppings, or 7-8 minutes if you plan to eat it right with no additional toppings.
    golden brown pizza in basket of air fryer.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Air Fryer Pizza - Air Fryer Time Chart

    Frozen Pizza TypeTempAir Fryer Time
    Mini or Singles, 6"360F6-7 min
    Personal Size, 7" - 8"3607-10 min
    Frozen French Bread Pizza375F7-10 min
    Deep Dish Pizzas360FAdd 2 min
    Estimated Air Fryer Cook Time, as air fryers vary widely.

    Since air fryers will vary, temperature can vary +/- 10 degrees, and air fryer time can vary 1 - 3 minutes. Always remove the basket and check about ½ way through to ensure the toppings are not over browning.

    Decisions, Decisions - Eat Now, or Jazz Up

    1. After 6 - 7 minutes, pull the air fryer basket out if you plan to add extra cheese or other toppings. Air fry frozen pizza for 2 additional minutes if you are NOT adding extra toppings, or if your frozen pizza is not as brown as you prefer.
    sliced pizza singles on white marble.
    Bottom left air fryer pizza baked 7 minutes. Top right air fryer pizza baked 9 minutes.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How To Jazz Up Frozen Pizzas

    1. If jazzing up your frozen pizza, sprinkle on some garlic powder, red chili flakes, sliced green onion, and of course, extra Mozzarella cheese.

    PRO TIP: You can add thin slices of pepperoni, crumbled bacon, thin sliced ham, even ... PINEAPPLE! Adding pepperoni and extra cheese during the last 2 minutes prevents it from getting over cooked and hard.

    Jar of red pepper flakes, grated white cheese, garlic powder, and sliced green onions on a small pizza.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Remove Jazzed Up Air Fryer Frozen Pizza

    1. Slide jazzed up pizza back into the air fryer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes of air fryer time. Remove, slice, and serve!
    frozen pizza single with extra cheese and green onion on white marble.
    Jazzed up cheese air fryer pizza cooked 2 extra minutes in the air fryer.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve air fryer pizza for lunch, when the kids bring their pals over, or even for breakfast! Anytime is pizza time! Set up a buffet with a variety of toppings and let the kids make their own unique creations.

    Add a pasta side like our Pasta Napoletana and you have a meal everyone will enjoy.

    pizza board with two pizza singles, one cut in half with a pizza cutter.
    Bottom left air fryer pizza baked 7 minutes. Top right air fryer pizza baked 9 minutes.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Substitutions and Variations

    If you know how to make the recipe fit a certain diet, let the reader know here. Don't fake it - only provide guidance on topics you have actual experience with.Here are a few scrumptious variations using this air fryer frozen pizza guide:

    • Totino's Pizza in Air Fryer - Follow the directions for this frozen pizza in air fryer method. The only difference is that Tonino Party Pizza's are square, not round.
    • Air Fryer Pizza Rolls - Spread frozen pizza rolls in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Set the air fryer temperature to 375F and timer for 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Check at 6 minutes as air fryers vary. Enjoy with warm marinara sauce.
    • Bagel.Bites In Air Fryer - Make air fryer bagel bites the same as our Air Fryer Frozen Samosas guide.

    Equipment

    Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this dish.

    • Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
    • Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart - This large family size basket air fryer has room to air fry enough for a large family!
    • Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
    • Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart - This compact basket air fryer is perfect for singles or a small family of 2 or 3. You can air fry two frozen waffles in 4 minutes.
    • Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!

    Storage

    Store leftover air fryer pizza covered in the refrigerator. You can air fryer reheat again for later, simply place back in the air fryer at 325F for 4 - 5 minutes to warm back up.

    Tips for Success

    • Don't jazz up the pizza with extra cheese until the last 2 - 3 minutes. This way your air fryer pizza won't have hard or overcooked cheese on top. Same goes for the pepperoni.
    • Do not defrost frozen pizza. Simply air fry pizza straight from the freezer.
    • Pull the air fryer basket out half way through the cook time, usually about 5 to 6 minutes. Check to make sure your air fryer is not cooking too hot or over browning the top.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you air fry pizza rolls?

    Yes! Simply spread the frozen pizza rolls out in the basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8 minutes at 375F.

    Temperature recommendations vary for Air fryer pizza, why 360?

    Air frying a cheesy pizza at 360F instead of 380F or 400F will give you the same crispy crust, but without the over browned top crust and hardened cheese toppings.

    Do I need parchment paper in my air fryer basket?

    No, nor do you need to preheat the air fryer, or spray the basket with non stick spray. Literally place the frozen pizza on the air fryer basket bottom.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Air Fryer Frozen Pizza

    Air fryer frozen pizza is a game changer! Get that same crispy crunch as restaurant style pizzeria pizza, but with less mess and fuss. Frozen pizza in an air fryer is super simple, but it also results in a much crispier crust than microwaving or oven baking.
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 430kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Nuwave Brio Air Fryer Air Fryer, Rotisserie Combo - Three trays!
    • Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart Basket style for large meals.
    • Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart Basket style for average family.
    • Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart Basket style perfect for singles or small families.
    • Oil Sprayer To spritz foods lightly for extra crispiness.

    Ingredients

    • 2 Red Baron Deep Dish Singles
    • 1 sprinkle red pepper flakes optional
    • 1 pinch garlic powder optional
    • 2 tablespoon Mozzarella cheese shredded, optional
    • green onions sliced, optional

    Instructions

    • Remove the frozen pizza from the box and plastic packaging.
      2 Red Baron Deep Dish Singles
    • Place pizza in the air fryer basket and slide back into the air fryer.
    • Set the air fryer temperature to 360F and the timer to 6 - 7 minutes if you plan to jazz up your pizza with extra toppings, or 7-8 minutes if you plan to eat it right with no additional toppings.
    • After 6 - 7 minutes, pull the air fryer basket out if you plan to add extra cheese or other toppings.
      Air fry for 2 additional minutes if you are NOT adding extra toppings, or if your frozen pizza is not as brown as you prefer.
    • If jazzing up your frozen pizza, sprinkle on some garlic powder, red chili flakes, sliced green onion, and of course, extra Mozzarella cheese.
      PRO TIP: You can add thin slices of pepperoni, crumbled bacon, thin sliced onion, even ... PINEAPPLE! Adding pepperoni and extra cheese during the last 2 - 3 minutes prevents it from getting over cooked and hard.
      1 sprinkle red pepper flakes, 1 pinch garlic powder, 2 tablespoon Mozzarella cheese, green onions
    • Slide jazzed up pizza back into the air fryer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes of air fryer time. Remove, slice, and serve!

    Notes

    • Don't jazz up the pizza with extra cheese until the last 2 - 3 minutes. This way your air fryer pizza won't have hard or overcooked cheese on top. Same goes for the pepperoni.
    • Do not defrost frozen pizza. Simply air fry pizza straight from the freezer.
    • Pull the air fryer basket out half way through the cook time, usually about 5 to 6 minutes. Check to make sure your air fryer is not cooking too hot or over browning the top.

    Air Fryer Pizza - Air Fryer Time Chart

    Frozen Pizza Type Temp Air Fryer Time
    Mini or Singles, 6" 360F 5-7 min
    Personal Size, 7" - 8" 360 7-10 min
    Frozen French Bread Pizza 375F 7-10 min
    Deep Dish Pizzas 360F Add 2 min
    Estimated Air Fryer Cook Time, as air fryers vary widely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: -1mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 3.6mg
    Keyword : air fry frozen pizza, air fryer frozen pizza, air fryer mini pizza, air fryer pizza, frozen pizza air fryer, frozen pizza in air fryer

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