Crispy Air Fryer Pizza Toast (Printable Format)

Crispy garlic butter bread topped with marinara, cheese, and flavorful toppings ready in minutes.

# What's Needed:

→ Bread & Garlic Butter

01 - 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough, Italian, or sandwich bread)
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sauce & Cheese

06 - 120 milliliters marinara sauce
07 - 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 12 to 16 slices pepperoni or vegetarian alternative
10 - 30 milliliters sliced black olives
11 - 30 milliliters diced bell pepper
12 - 30 milliliters sliced mushrooms
13 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (370°F) for 2 minutes.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
03 - Spread the garlic butter evenly over one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place bread slices buttered-side up in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; work in batches if necessary.
05 - Spoon approximately 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) of marinara sauce over each bread slice, then evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
06 - Top with desired toppings such as pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, and mushrooms; finish with a sprinkle of dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
07 - Cook in the air fryer at 190°C (370°F) for 6 to 8 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden and bread is crisp.
08 - Carefully remove from the air fryer, allow to cool briefly, then serve hot; garnish with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 13 minutes from start to finish, which means you can satisfy a pizza craving faster than delivery arrives.
  • The air fryer creates a crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside texture that a regular toaster can't touch.
  • You control every topping, so it works whether you're feeding picky eaters or yourself at midnight.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat step, even though it's tempting; those few minutes of warm air make the difference between crispy and chewy.
  • If your cheese isn't bubbling and golden after 8 minutes, give it another 2 minutes rather than serving it melted but cool.
03 -
  • Don't use cold butter straight from the fridge; let it soften at room temperature so it spreads evenly without tearing the bread.
  • The secret to authentic pizza toast flavor is fresh parsley in the garlic butter and oregano as a finishing touch, not buried under cheese.
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