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Easy Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas Recipe

Easy Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas

Crispy English muffin halves topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and optional pepperoni make four quick mini pizzas in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 muffins Plain English muffins, split into 4 halves
  • 1/2 cup Pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Toppings
  • 16-24 slices Pepperoni slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan
Optional Equipment Prep
  • As needed Cooking spray or olive oil

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 2–3 minutes if preheating is recommended for your model.
  2. Place the English muffin halves cut-side up and spread about 2 tablespoons of sauce over each half.
  3. Sprinkle approximately 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella over each muffin half, then add pepperoni, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, or other desired light toppings.
  4. Arrange the mini pizzas in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 4–6 minutes, checking at 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned and the muffin edges are crisp.
  5. Let the pizzas stand for 1–2 minutes before serving because the sauce and cheese will be very hot.

Notes

Keep the sauce and toppings light to prevent soggy centers or loose cheese from blowing around. For a firmer base, toast the plain muffin halves for about 2 minutes at 375°F before topping. Frozen English muffin pizzas require a different cooking time: cook from frozen at about 375°F for 7–10 minutes, checking early.