Air Fryer Guide: Perfectly Cook Frozen Pizza in Minutes

Why you’ll love this method:

• Fast and easy. Most frozen pizzas cook in 6–10 minutes at 400°F, so dinner is ready quickly.
• Crispy, not soggy. The circulating hot air crisps the crust while keeping toppings tasty.
• No big oven required. Use less energy and avoid heating the whole kitchen.
• Cost effective. Making pizza at home can be cheaper than ordering in.

Ingredient notes

• Frozen pizza: Any brand or style works as long as it fits in your air fryer. Most standard air fryers accommodate pizzas up to about 10 inches in diameter.

Optional additions

You can add extra toppings before or after air frying. Popular options include bell peppers, pineapple, olives, fresh tomato, basil, anchovies, or red pepper flakes.

How to cook a frozen pizza in an air fryer

Step 1

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the frozen pizza directly on the tray or in the basket and cook for 6–10 minutes, depending on size and thickness. A 10-inch pizza often finishes around 8–9 minutes. Start checking at 6 minutes and add time as needed.

Air fryer frozen pizza cooking times guide

• 8″ mini pizza: 6–8 minutes at 400°F.
• 10″ pizza: 8–10 minutes at 400°F.
• Deep dish personal size: 7–10 minutes at 400°F.
• Ellio’s-style pizza: ~5 minutes at 400°F.
• French bread pizza: ~5 minutes at 400°F.
• Thin crust personal pizza: 6–8 minutes at 400°F.

Top tips

• Adjust for your preference. Add a minute or two for extra-crispy crust; reduce time for a softer crust.
• Consider pizza thickness. Thicker crusts typically need 1–2 extra minutes; thin crusts need less.
• Remove any paper or plastic. Discard plastic wrap and parchment rounds before cooking—parchment can prevent the crust from crisping properly.
• Prevent sticking. If your tray or basket tends to stick, lightly spray with oil before placing the pizza.
• Protect toppings. If toppings begin to darken too much, lightly spray the top with oil or reduce remaining cook time.
• Preheating matters. If you skip preheating, you may need to add extra cooking time.

Can you air fry frozen vegetarian pizza? Yes. Use the same timing guidelines provided above for vegetarian varieties.

How do I store leftover pizza? Refrigerate leftover pizza in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can I use an air fryer to reheat pizza? Yes. Preheat to 350°F and reheat slices for 2–3 minutes for crisp crust and warmed toppings.

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