How Long Do You Cook A Frozen Pizza In An Air Fryer For A Crispy & Delicious Bite?

Do you already know how long do you cook a frozen pizza in an air fryer? If not, I’m about to take you on a wild and tasty ride. My guilty pleasure is cooking all my frozen food in my air fryer and frozen pizza is no different. In fact, there is nothing quite like the taste of an air-fried pizza. The cheese melts perfectly creating gooey deliciousness on the top while the crust crisps and ends up giving crunch, as well as new life to every bite. Can you already tell that I am obsessed with air-fried frozen pizza? Well, there’s no shame in my game. I certainly am! And by the end of this post, you will be too.

In this post we will explore:

• What Kind of Frozen Pizza Can I Cook in An Air Fryer?
• How Long Do You Cook a Frozen Pizza in An Air Fryer?
• Cooking Air Fryer Frozen Pizza with Times and Temperatures
• Does My Air Fryer Need to Be Preheated?
• Can I Please My Frozen Pizza on A Parchment Paper While Frying?
• How Do I Reheat My Frozen Pizza in My Air Fryer?

What Brands friends Of Frozen Pizza Can Be Cooked In Your Air Fryer?

All brands of frozen pizza can be cooked in the air fryer. Some of the popular brands include:

• DiGiorno
• Celeste
• Tony’s
• Red Baron
• Ellio’s
• Store Brand!
• Totinos
• Stouffer’s

How Long Do You Cook a Frozen Pizza in an Air Fryer?

Now that we’ve explored a bit more about frozen pizza, let’s explore how to cook your frozen pizza in an air fryer. To ensure that you experience follow the steps below:

1. Set your air fryer to preheat to 400°F.
2. Transfer your frozen pizza to your air fryer and allow it to cook for eight minutes. Air fryer models may vary so be sure to check your pizza as the cooking time goes. When done your pizza should be piping hot and cheese should be melted.
3. Take your pizza from the air fryer. Serve and enjoy!

That’s it! Your frozen pizza is done.

Cooking Air Fryer Frozen Pizza with Times and Temperatures

There are a variety of frozen pizzas. These can vary from Deep Dish Pizza to French Bread Pizza, and even rectangle pizzas. Of course, the times and temperatures of all these will differ. You are at a unique advantage, however, as I have experimented and come up with the perfect temperature and times for you.

Find your favorite type of pizza below, follow the directions above with the times and temperatures below. Enjoy!

Note: the directions featured in the table below are for smaller personal pizzas. So, if you have a larger air fryer and are hoping to cook a larger pizza, you will need to research adjust your time and temperatures.

Popular Frozen Pizza Brands Air Fryer Cooking To Times & Temperature Guide
Type of Pizza	Cooking Temperature (F)	Cooking Time
Ellio’s Triangle Pizza	350	About 5 minutes (Consider adding extra cheese at the last minute for a deliciously gooey experience)
Deep Dish Pizza (personal/small)	400	6 – 8 minutes
French Bread Pizza	350	About 5 minutes
Personal Mini Pizzas (small)	400	6 – 8 minutes

Does My Air Fryer Need To Be Preheated?

For most air fryers, the answer to this question would be yes. For most models, preheating your air fryer allows you to get a crispier finish on your frozen pizza crust while getting fully cooked and melted on the top.

Your air fryer is essentially a mini oven. Just as you would preheat your oven before cooking, your air fryer should be treated the same. A major pro for preheating your air fryer is that you can always follow the recipe’s timing. Most recipes call for preheating, so you can set it, wait, add your food, and forget it.

Can I Please My Frozen Pizza On A Parchment Paper While Frying?

Personally, I wouldn’t recommend you using parchment paper when air frying your frozen pizza. Most air fryers have their fan at the top of the fryer. You want your frozen pizza to sit on the basket so that air can travel beneath it. The more air that travels under the pizza the crispier the crust will be.

I find that using parchment paper or aluminum foil tends to result in a softer crust.

Instead, consider using a silicone basket. These are often sold as attachments for your air fryer and elevates your pizza so that is closer to the fan. If you do will use the silicone baskets, however, try starting the process with your temperature at about 380°F. These are great for easy cleanup and they are mostly dishwasher friendly.

How Do I Reheat My Frozen Pizza in My Air Fryer?

If you have a leftover pizza to reheat the process is just as simple. Let’s walk you through the directions reheating frozen pizza!

1) Set Your air fryer to preheat to 350°.

2) Transfer your leftover frozen pizza to your air fryer then set to fry for three minutes.

3) Remove your pizza from the air fryer and serve.

Air Fryer Pizza Recipes

Here are some delicious pizza recipes for you to try.

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza

Serves: 2

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• Pizza crust (1, pre-baked)
• Marinara sauce (1/4 cup)
• Purple Onion (1 tbsp., chopped)
• Monterey Jack cheese (1/3 cup, shredded)
• Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup, shredded)
• Pepperoni (2 oz., sliced)

Directions:

Top your pizza crust with remaining ingredients starting with sauce, followed by cheese then onions, then pepperoni. Set your prepped pizza in a small baking dish and set to air fry at 300 degrees F until cheese is melted (about 8 minutes). Enjoy!

Smoked Turkey Pizza

Serves: 2

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• Pizza crust (1, pre-baked)
• Cranberry sauce (1/4 cup)
• Onion (1 tbsp., chopped)
• Monterey Jack cheese (1/3 cup, shredded)
• Smoked turkey (2 oz., cut in strips)

Directions:

Top your pizza crust with remaining ingredients starting with sauce, followed by cheese then onions, then turkey. Set your prepped pizza in a small baking dish and set to air fry at 300 degrees F until cheese is melted (about 8 minutes). Enjoy!

Final Thoughts

Frozen pizza can be delicious especially when cooked at the right temperature for the right time. Using your air fryer, you can enjoy your frozen pizza and under 10 minutes. Be sure to use the tips above to ensure your pizza comes out cheesy, crispy, and delicious at all times.

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