Air Fryer Pizza Toast (Printable)

Crispy, cheesy pizza-style toast topped with fresh marinara, mozzarella, and herbs, ready in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread & Garlic Butter

01 - 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough, Italian, or sandwich bread)
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sauce & Cheese

06 - 120 milliliters marinara sauce
07 - 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 12-16 slices pepperoni or vegetarian alternative
10 - 25 grams sliced black olives
11 - 25 grams diced bell pepper
12 - 25 grams sliced mushrooms
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (370°F) for 2 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Spread the garlic butter evenly over one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place the bread slices buttered side up in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary.
05 - Spoon approximately 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) of marinara sauce onto each bread slice.
06 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce on each slice.
07 - Top with desired toppings followed by dried oregano or Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes as preferred.
08 - Cook in the air fryer at 190°C (370°F) for 6 to 8 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is crisp and golden.
09 - Carefully remove from the air fryer, let cool briefly, and serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley or additional crushed red pepper if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in eight minutes, which means you can satisfy a pizza craving faster than delivery would arrive.
  • The edges get impossibly crispy while the cheese stays creamy, creating a texture you can't replicate in a regular oven.
  • You control every topping, so it adapts to whatever's in your fridge or what you're craving that moment.
02 -
  • The time between perfectly melted and slightly overcooked is about ninety seconds, so check around the six-minute mark if this is your first time.
  • Thicker bread holds up better to the toppings and heat; thinner slices tend to become floppy and lose that satisfying crisp.
  • Don't skip the garlic butter step—it's the difference between this tasting like fancy toast and just tasting like pizza on bread.
03 -
  • Let your butter soften at room temperature for five minutes before mixing; cold butter tears the bread, and melted butter soaks in.
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket—give each slice breathing room so the heat circulates and the bottoms crisp properly.
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