Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
If you love pizza, then this quick and easy air fryer french bread pizza is one of the best snacks that will be loved by you and your family. Slice a quality French bread, spread it with pizza sauce, top generously with mozzarella cheese, and air fry it for a crispy crust. In minutes, transform French bread into a flavorful and cheesy pizza recipe.
Equipment
- 1 Philips Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1/2 Loaf French Bread
- 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce
- 4 tbsp Cream Cheese(optional)
- Pepperoni Slices(toppings)
- Onion Slices(toppings)
Instructions
- Cut the French bread in half lengthwise, creating two equal halves.
- Spread a layer of soft cream cheese on each half, ensuring an even coating. Alternatively, use pizza sauce if preferred.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese base on both halves.
- Customize toppings; for example, add onions to one half and pepperoni slices with onions to the other.
- Place prepared French bread halves in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C (392°F) for 5 minutes each until cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges are golden brown. No preheating is necessary.
- Carefully remove French bread pizzas from the air fryer, slice, and serve while warm.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality French bread with a crisp exterior and soft interior, whether freshly baked or day-old.
- Cut the French bread evenly, opting for a lengthwise halving to provide a uniform surface for toppings.
- Around the 5-minute mark, inspect the air-fried French bread for doneness, ensuring melted, bubbly cheese and a lightly golden crust.
- Enhance the flavor by experimenting with favorite seasonings like garlic powder or Italian herbs.