Air Fryer Pitta Pizza

Name: Air Fryer Pitta Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 small pitta breads (about 60g each), white or wholemeal; 2 tsp olive oil; 4 tbsp tomato pizza sauce or passata; 10 slices pepperoni; 100g grated mozzarella (the firm block kind, not the ball in water); ½ tsp dried oregano

A pitta bread is already the right size and shape for a single pizza, which is why air fryer pitta pizza makes such a quick lunch. The base crisps in a few minutes and the cheese is bubbling by the time the timer pings. This version serves two and uses tomato sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella, but the toppings are easy to change.

By Easy RecipesUpdated 1 August 20264.8(47 ratings)

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Total: 14 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 8 min
Serves: 2
Per serving: 450kcal

Getting the texture of air fryer pitta pizza right

The hot air crisps the underside of a pitta in minutes, so the sauce is the part to watch. A thin layer is enough; too much steams the bread instead of crisping it. Toppings should be light and sliced thin, since they only have 5 minutes to cook.

If you do not have an air fryer, bake the pizzas on a baking tray at 200°C (180°C fan), gas 6, for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Method for air fryer pitta pizza

Tap a time to start a timer.

Preheat Heat the air fryer to 190°C for while you build the pizzas.
Sauce the base Brush the top of each pitta with the olive oil. Spread 2 tablespoons of sauce over each one, leaving a 1cm border so the edge crisps up.
Add the toppings Lay 5 slices of pepperoni on each pitta, then scatter the mozzarella over the top and sprinkle with oregano. The cheese holds the pepperoni down so the fan cannot blow it about.
Air fry Lift the pittas into the basket in a single layer, side by side without touching, and cook at 190°C for . They are ready when the cheese is bubbling and the edges are golden. Check at , as some air fryers run quicker than others.
Rest briefly Lift them out with tongs or a fish slice and leave for so the cheese settles before you cut into them. Serve hot.

Toppings and serving

Finely sliced mushrooms, peppers or red onion all cook in the time, and pesto or garlic butter makes a good swap for the tomato sauce. Serve the pizzas with a crisp green salad dressed with lemon and olive oil.

For something even simpler, air fryer pizza toast uses sliced bread in place of pitta. Pitta also makes a good pocket for pitta bread with chicken.

Common problems and fixes for Air Fryer Pitta Pizza

The pitta puffs up like a balloon and the toppings slide off.: Prick the pitta all over with a fork before you add the sauce. This lets the steam escape so the base stays flat.
The middle is soggy while the edges are crisp.: Keep to 2 tablespoons of sauce per pitta, and pat wet toppings such as tinned pineapple or sliced tomato dry with kitchen paper first.
The cheese browns before the base has crisped.: Turn the temperature down to 180°C and cook for 6 minutes instead. A thicker or wholemeal pitta needs this gentler heat.

Frequently asked questions about Air Fryer Pitta Pizza

How long does pitta pizza take in the air fryer?

It takes 5 minutes at 190°C once the air fryer has been preheated for 3 minutes. Start checking at 4 minutes, because the cheese can catch quickly.

Can you cook more than two at once?

Only if they fit in a single layer without overlapping. In a smaller basket, cook one pizza at a time for 5 minutes each and keep the first warm on a plate.

Can you use wholemeal pitta?

Yes, and the timing is the same. Wholemeal pitta gives a slightly nuttier, sturdier base.

How did you like the recipe?

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