Description
Texas Toast Air Fryer Pizza is a quick and easy snack featuring thick, buttery Texas toast baked crisp and golden in an air fryer, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. Ready in under 15 minutes, this customizable personal pizza combines a crunchy edge with bold flavors, perfect for a snack, light meal, or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Bread Base
- Texas Toast Slices (thick, buttery bread)
Pizza Sauce & Cheese
- Pizza Sauce (generous layer)
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (freshly shredded, for melting)
Toppings
- Pepperoni or Your Favorite Toppings (e.g., mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, cooked chicken)
Seasoning & Optional
- Dried Oregano or Italian Seasoning (to sprinkle on top)
- Olive Oil (optional, for brushing toast edges to enhance crispiness)
Instructions
- Prep Your Texas Toast: Lay out Texas toast slices on a clean surface. Optionally, lightly brush the edges with olive oil to help them crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.
- Add the Sauce: Spoon a generous layer of pizza sauce evenly across each slice, leaving a small border around the edges to keep the crust crisp.
- Layer on Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce while it’s still wet, then add your preferred toppings such as pepperoni or vegetables.
- Season: Lightly dust the top with dried oregano or Italian seasoning to add classic pizza herb flavor.
- Air Fry to Perfection: Place the prepared slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are golden and crispy.
- Serve Warm: Carefully remove the pizzas from the air fryer. Let them cool for a minute or two to allow the cheese to set slightly, then slice if desired and enjoy.
Notes
- Don’t overload toppings to prevent sogginess and maintain crispness.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella cheese for better melting.
- Cook pizzas one at a time in the air fryer for even crispness.
- Experiment by blending mozzarella with provolone or cheddar for richer flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer for a crisply toasted base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: approx. 250-300 kcal
- Sugar: 2-4 g
- Sodium: 500-700 mg
- Fat: 10-15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5-7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3-5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 10-12 g
- Cholesterol: 25-35 mg
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