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Texas Toast Air Fryer Pizza

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Crispy, cheesy, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Texas Toast Air Fryer Pizza is the ultimate shortcut for pizza night. Using frozen garlic bread as the base, it’s quick, customizable, and perfectly portioned for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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🍞 Pizza Base:

8 slices frozen Texas toast garlic bread (thick-cut, garlic-butter flavored)

🍅 Sauce:

½ cup pizza sauce (use thick or low-moisture for best results)

🧀 Cheese:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (whole-milk for best melt)

🍕 Toppings:

80 mini pepperoni slices (10 per slice)

Optional:

¼ cup chopped black olives

¼ cup diced bell peppers

¼ cup sliced mushrooms

¼ cup cooked turkey bacon bits

Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes (for garnish)

Instructions

🔥 Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Toast

  • Place 4 slices of frozen Texas toast into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

  • Air fry at 360°F (182°C) for 3 minutes to slightly crisp the base.

  • If your air fryer is small, work in batches.

🍅 Step 2: Spread the Sauce

  • Use a spoon to spread 1–2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each toasted slice.

  • Be careful not to overload—too much sauce leads to soggy toast.

🧀 Step 3: Add Cheese and Toppings

  • Add a generous handful of shredded mozzarella on each slice.

  • Place 10 mini pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.

  • Optional: Sprinkle on olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, or turkey bacon bits.

♨️ Step 4: Melt the Cheese

  • Lower the air fryer temperature to 300°F (149°C).

  • Air fry for 3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.

🔄 Step 5: Final Crisp

  • Increase heat to 400°F (204°C).

  • Air fry for 2 more minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

🧊 Step 6: Repeat & Serve

  • Remove first batch using tongs or a spatula.

  • Repeat with remaining 4 slices.

  • Serve immediately with optional marinara dip or sprinkle of Italian herbs.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the pre-toast step—it prevents sogginess.

  • Use perforated parchment to catch cheese drips without blocking airflow.

  • Add fresh basil or parsley after cooking for color and flavor.

  • Make ahead and freeze assembled pizzas for future use.

  • This recipe is kid-friendly and great for letting kids build their own pizzas.

Find it online: https://claradelish.com/texas-toast-air-fryer-pizza/