French Bread Pizza made in the air fryer is a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. It’s got a crispy crust, savory sauce, and melty cheese, and can be customized with your favorite toppings for a delicious lunch or dinner that's ready in under 15 minutes.
Optional: Additional toppings of your choiceveggies or other meats
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 400℉ according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually around 3 minutes.
Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, then halve each piece again to create 4 individual portions.
1 loaf of French bread
Lightly brush each piece of bread with olive oil.
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Place 2 pieces of bread into the air fryer and cook for 3 minutes, until the edges are nicely browned.
Remove the bread from the air fryer and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
8 Tablespoons Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Spread pizza sauce over the Parmesan cheese.
8 Tablespoons Pizza Sauce
Add pepperoni and any additional toppings on top of the sauce (feel free to add extra toppings if desired).
½-1 cup of Pepperoni, Optional: Additional toppings of your choice
Cover the pizza with mozzarella cheese.
1 Cup of shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Return the pizza to the air fryer and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Repeat steps 4-9 with the two additional pieces of bread.
Take the French Bread Pizza out of the air fryer and dig in! Enjoy your delicious homemade pizza in minutes.
Notes
To make in the oven: Preheat the oven to 400℉ oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes to toast the oiled bread, or until the edges of the bread are starting to turn light brown. You’ll need to bake for 15 to 20 minutes during the second round of baking, or until the cheese is melted.