Air Fryer Frozen Pizza: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Achieve perfectly crispy air fryer frozen pizza with this easy-to-follow guide! We've tried regular pizza crust and gluten free crust in the air fryer, so read on to find out the best temperatures and times to cook your pizza in. Whether you're in a hurry or craving a quick snack, we have tips and tricks that get you delicious results in under 10 minutes.

Let's face it...having frozen food in the freezer is a life hack. As a busy mom of 2, i often need to whip up a quick snack or meal in minutes!

I love the air fryer because it spins up so many great frozen dishes in a snap. I've tried everything from frozen pizza rolls, frozen mozzarella sticks, frozen zucchini fries, and frozen vegetables - and they all come out tasting great!

So, i thought, why not give the frozen pizza a try? After all, i've yet to find a frozen food recipe that does not work well in the air fryer.

I've tried the gluten free pizza and regular pizza crust so you don't have to. Read on to find out what the best temperature and times are to get the best results!

Can the frozen pizza fit in the air fryer?

Size considerations can be important when cooking the frozen pizza.

Small personal pizzas that are ideally under 14 inches work well in a large air fryer. If you have a pizza that is bigger than that, consider using the conventional oven to cook your pizza.

In this guide, I've tried using both the Amy's Frozen Cheese pizza and Open Nature's Cauliflower crust pizza and they both fit in my air fryer.

Best brands of frozen pizza to cook in an air fryer

You can cook almost any frozen in the air fryer pizza. Listed below are some brands that come in a personal pizza size, so be on the lookout for them

• Amy's
• DiGiorno 
• Open Nature
• Red Barron
• Ellio’s
• Totinos
• California Pizza Kitchen
• Celeste
• Daiya

I've found that Rao's, Newman's are just bigger in size, so these may not be the best to try in your air fryer, unless you have a large capacity air fryer that can fit 15-16 inch pizzas,

Step-By-Step instructions for air fryer frozen pizza

You only have 3 steps that are virtually fool proof to get your pizza ready to be eaten!

• Step 1 - Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. This ensures the pizza cooks evenly from the start Note: this is for Amy's frozen pizza brand.

• Step 2 - Prepare and Cook: Place the frozen pizza directly into the air fryer basket without parchment or foil. Set the timer for 9-10 minutes.

• Step 3 - Midway Check and Rotate: At the halfway mark, rotate the pizza for even cooking. This is important as i've found the pizza to be not be evenly cooked all the way across if you don't rotate the pizza. Adjust time and temperature if needed, based on how your pizza looks. For extra crispiness, add an additional minute.

Enhance Your Pizza Add extra toppings to customize your pizza. Vegetables can be added at the start, while pre-cooked meats should be added halfway through to avoid overcooking.

Pro Tip: When you rotate the pizza through, check and adjust the timer and temperature accordingly. If you find that the pizza is getting too dark, reduce the temperature by another 10 degrees. I also like to check in on the pizza around the 9 minute mark to see how well cooked my frozen pizza is. For an extra level of crispiness, add an additional minute to the cook time.

And there you have it! 3 easy steps and you have your pizza ready to go!

How to adjust cooking times for different pizza brands

Different pizza brands require different adjustments. Reduce oven temperatures by 10-15% for air fryers and cooking times by 20-25%. Thicker crusts may need fewer adjustments than thinner ones.

Use this easy conversion guide to help you achieve the best results:

• For Temperature: Adjust down the temperature by 10-15% from what the instructions call for. For example, if the package calls for a temperature of 425 degrees, set your air fryer temperature to 380 degrees.
• For Time: Adjust down the time by 20-25% from what the instructions call for. For example, if the package states cook time is between 12-14 minutes, set your timer for 9-11 minutes.

Foodie Physician has a great chart that help you convert your recipes to an air fryer compatible mode.

I've also seen that thicker crusts may need less adjustments on both temperature and time, while thinner crusts will need higher adjustments.

Best ways to serve air fryer frozen pizza

I've found that you can serve pizza with almost anything! Check out our best pizza sides collection if you want some quick and easy ideas.

Because personal sized pizzas can be pretty filling, i find the best choices to pair with frozen pizza are lighter sides such as salads and vegetables.

You can't really go wrong with so many options when you have cheese on your plate!

How To Cook Gluten Free Frozen Pizza in Air Fryer

For gluten free frozen pizzas such as the ones that use cauliflower crusts, reduce the cooking time by a third. These crusts tend to be much thinner and can get crispy quicker. Rotate your pizza half way through and adjust the temperature and time accordingly.

How To Reheat Frozen Pizza in Air Fryer

To reheat your slice of pizza in the air fryer, set the temperature to 380 degrees. Cook for about 2 minutes until warm and cheese has melted through. You don't have to pre-heat the air fryer to reheat the pizza slice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

We hope you found this guide informative! Let us know in the comment section if you made your frozen pizza in the air fryer and how it turns out! Any feedback shared can be better incorporated to improve our recipes! For more air fryer or pizza related recipes check out:

• Air Fryer Frozen Waffles
• Air Fryer Tater Tots
• Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe
• Homemade Vegan Pizza
• Vegetarian Mexican Pizza Recipe

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