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With minimal prep & around 10 minutes of cooking you can cook the best Frozen Pizza in your Air Fryer *. Crispy and golden with perfectly melted cheese, this is as close to pizzeria pizza your frozen pizza will ever get!
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Frozen pepperoni pizza is a staple in my freezer. There's nothing like it for a quick snack on those evenings when you can't even be bothered to order food.
The air fryer * is the very best way to cook your frozen pizza. It turns out crispy and perfectly golden, and almost rivals the pizza straight from the pizzeria. Don't believe me? Well, just try it and see for yourself...
Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen pizza
- Quicker than heating it in a conventional oven
- Crispy crust thanks to that hot-air action from below
- Super easy and done in 5 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes
- Pizza type: You can use any kinds of frozen pizza: thin crust, deep dish, mini pizzas or full size pizzas. See guide below for cook times for different types of pizzas.
- Pizza size: Most air fryers won't fit a full-size pizza, in that case I recommend mini pizzas or slicing the pizza. See guide below for cook times for different sizes of pizza.
How to make it
- Preheat your air fryer * to 350°F (180°C) and slice the pizza if necessary to fit in the air fryer * basket
- Place a whole pizza, or as many slices as will fit in one layer, in the air fryer * basket
- Air fry at 350°F (180°C), and repeat if needed to cook all slices. Serve immediately, on its own - or add one or more healthy sides for pizza
How long do you cook frozen pizza in the air fryer?
Cook time will vary with the type, size, and thickness of your pizza as well as with your specific air fryer *. The times outlined below are a good starting point, but always make sure the pizza is cooked to your desired crispness before consuming, and keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
If your pizza starts to burn before it's heated all the way through, you can cover it with aluminium foil. I recommend folding the foil in under the pizza to ensure the hot air can not lift it.
| Type | Size | Cook time |
| Thin crust pizza | Slices | 5-6 minutes |
| Mini | 6-8 minutes | |
| Regular | 10-15 minutes | |
| Thick crust / deep dish pizza | Slices | 6-8 minutes |
| Mini | 8-10 minutes | |
| Regular | 12-18 minutes | |
| French bread pizza | Slices | 6-8 minutes |
| Mini | 8-10 minutes | |
| Regular | 12-18 minutes |
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for the very best results
- Don't defrost the pizza, cook it straight from frozen
- If the pizza starts to burn before it's cooked through, place some aluminium foil on top, folded in under the pizza to keep it in place
- Cook time will vary with the size and type of pizza - see guide above for recommended cooking times
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
Recipe FAQ
For more answers to your Air Fryer * questions - check out this extensive Air Fryer FAQ.
Yes, you absolutely can. It's the best way to heat a frozen pizza!
It's not necessary to thaw frozen pizza before cooking, but if you're cooking it in the oven it will give you a crispier result.
When cooking it in the air fryer you will still get a crispy pizza when cooking straight from frozen.
The best way to cook a frozen pizza is in the air fryer, as the circulating hot air will cook it perfectly all around and ensure a crispy crust.
More guides to air frying frozen food
Looking for more frozen food air fryer recipes?
- Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers
- Air Fryer Frozen Waffle Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Bread
- Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
- Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
- Complete Guide to Cooking Frozen Foods in Air Fryer
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Recipe
Air Fryer Frozen Pizza
Print RateIngredients
- 1 frozen pizza
Instructions
- Remove plastic from the frozen pizza and place it on a chopping board. Slice in 8 pieces.1 frozen pizza
- Place as many slices as will fit in one layer in your preheated air fryer basket, and air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes. Repeat as many times as needed to heat all the pieces.
Equipment needed for this recipe
Notes
Ingredient notes
- Pizza type: You can use any kinds of frozen pizza: thin crust, deep dish, mini pizzas or full size pizzas. See guide below for cook times for different types of pizzas.
- Pizza size: Most air fryers won't fit a full-size pizza, in that case I recommend mini pizzas or slicing the pizza. See guide below for cook times for different sizes of pizza.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for the very best results
- Don't defrost the pizza, cook it straight from frozen
- If the pizza starts to burn before it's cooked through, place some aluminium foil on top, folded in under the pizza to keep it in place
- Cook time will vary with the size and type of pizza - see guide above for recommended cooking times
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store any leftover pizza in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
Cook times for different types and sizes of pizza
| Type | Size | Cook time |
| Thin crust pizza | Slices | 5-6 minutes |
| Mini | 6-8 minutes | |
| Regular | 10-15 minutes | |
| Thick crust / deep dish pizza | Slices | 6-8 minutes |
| Mini | 8-10 minutes | |
| Regular | 12-18 minutes | |
| French bread pizza | Slices | 6-8 minutes |
| Mini | 8-10 minutes | |
| Regular | 12-18 minutes |
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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