Here’s a super easy and delicious Air Fryer Puff Pastry Pizza recipe — flaky, crispy, cheesy, and ready in minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or appetizer with gourmet vibes and minimal effort.
🍕 Air Fryer Puff Pastry Pizza
🔥 Crisp & flaky with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings — all done in the air fryer!
🍽️ Servings: 2–4
⏱️ Total Time: ~20 minutes
🍴 Equipment: Air fryer, parchment paper
📝 Ingredients:
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1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
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¼ cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup shredded Parmesan (optional for extra flavor)
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8–10 pepperoni slices (or toppings of choice)
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Olive oil or cooking spray (for brushing)
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Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep Puff Pastry:
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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
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Lightly flour a surface and unfold the puff pastry sheet.
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Cut into 2–4 equal squares or rectangles (depending on your air fryer size).
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Use a knife to score a ½-inch border around each square — don’t cut all the way through. This helps puff the edges like a crust.
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Optional: Use a fork to lightly poke holes in the center to reduce puffing under the toppings.
2. Assemble the Mini Pizzas:
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Spread about 1 tbsp of sauce in the center of each square, staying inside the scored border.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Add pepperoni or other toppings.
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Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using).
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Lightly brush the exposed pastry edges with olive oil or spray.
3. Air Fry:
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Place pizzas in the air fryer basket on parchment paper (work in batches if needed).
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Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
4. Serve:
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Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
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Serve hot as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
🧀 Topping Ideas:
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Veggie: Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives
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Meat Lovers: Sausage crumbles, ham, bacon
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Margherita-style: Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella slices, and basil
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BBQ Chicken: Swap sauce for BBQ, add chicken, red onion, cilantro
✅ Tips:
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Don’t overload with toppings — puff pastry is delicate.
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To make ahead, assemble and freeze, then air fry straight from frozen (add 2–3 extra minutes).
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Great with a side of marinara for dipping!