Air Fryer Garlic Toast Pizzas

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🍕 Air Fryer Garlic Toast Pizzas

Crunchy garlic bread meets cheesy pizza perfection — ready in under 10 minutes!

✨ Ingredients: (Makes 4 mini pizzas)

Base:

  • 4 slices frozen garlic toast (Texas Toast style, thick-cut)

    E.g. New York Bakery, Great Value, or store-brand garlic toast.

Toppings:

  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 12–16 slices pepperoni (or your choice of toppings)

  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

  • Red pepper flakes or garlic powder (optional)

🔧 Optional Toppings:

  • Cooked sausage, bacon, or ham

  • Sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, jalapeños

  • Fresh basil or arugula after cooking

🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Air Fryer:

  • Set air fryer to 370°F (188°C) and let it preheat for 2–3 minutes.

2. Slightly Pre-Crisp the Toast:

  • Place frozen garlic toast slices in the air fryer basket.

  • Air fry for 3 minutes to firm them up before adding toppings.

    This helps prevent soggy toast under the sauce.

3. Assemble Pizzas:

  • Spread 2 tbsp of pizza sauce on each slice.

  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella per toast.

  • Add pepperoni or other toppings.

  • Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or garlic powder if desired.

4. Air Fry to Perfection:

  • Return the topped toasts to the air fryer.

  • Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 4–5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

5. Cool and Serve:

  • Let sit for 1–2 minutes (they’re hot!).

  • Serve with ranch, marinara, or your favorite dipping sauce.

⏱ Total Time:

10 minutes from freezer to plate!

❓ Q&A: Air Fryer Garlic Toast Pizzas

Q1: Do I need to thaw the garlic toast first?

A:
Nope! Use it straight from the freezer. That’s part of the magic — the air fryer crisps it up beautifully.

Q2: Why pre-toast the garlic bread before adding toppings?

A:
To avoid soggy bottoms. A quick 3-minute toast firms up the bread so it stays crispy under the sauce and cheese.

Q3: Can I make this in a regular oven?

A:
Yes!

  • Bake garlic toast for 5 minutes at 425°F.

  • Add toppings.

  • Bake another 5–6 minutes until cheese is melted.

Q4: What if my air fryer basket is small?

A:
No problem — cook in batches. They only take 4–5 minutes, so you can keep them coming.

Q5: Can I make these vegetarian or vegan?

A:
Absolutely!

  • Use vegan garlic toast, cheese, and plant-based toppings.

  • For vegetarian: skip meat and load up veggies like peppers, mushrooms, and olives.

Q6: Can I use regular bread instead of garlic toast?

A:
Yes, but:

  • Brush it with butter + garlic powder to mimic the flavor.

  • Toast it for a minute or two longer to firm it up.

Q7: Can I store leftovers?

A:
Yes, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 370°F for 2–3 minutes to crisp back up.

Q8: What dipping sauces go best with these?

A:

  • Marinara

  • Ranch

  • Garlic butter

  • Hot honey

  • Sriracha mayo

Q9: Can kids help make these?

A:
Yes! This is a fun and safe recipe for kids to assemble. Just let an adult handle the air fryer.

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