Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza
Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza features a crackly, golden crust with gooey mozzarella and savory pepperoni balanced by a light tomato tang. The air fryer delivers a fast bake with bubbly cheese and gently caramelized onions for extra sweetness. Great for weeknights, game days, or anytime you want a quick personal pie with classic pizzeria flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, or line it with a parchment liner to prevent sticking.
- 2
Remove the crust from the can and cut it in half. Shape each piece of dough into a circle, crimping the edges to form a crust. Make sure it will fit in your air fryer basket.
- 3
Carefully move one pizza crust to the air fryer basket and mist it lightly with olive oil spray. Prick the dough with a fork and precook for 3 minutes.
- 4
Spread 3 tablespoons of pizza sauce over the crust in the air fryer basket and sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Top with 7 pepperoni slices and half of the onion slices. Sprinkle with basil and red pepper flakes, if using.
- 5
Cook until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted, 7 to 9 minutes. Keep in mind cooking times may vary based on the brand and size of your air fryer, so check often to ensure nothing overcooks or burns. Repeat the process with the second pizza crust. Serve hot.
- Calories 1287.57 kcal High 64%
- Protein 62.62 g Good Source 125%
- Carbohydrate 98.06 g 36%
- Total Fat 70.05 g High 90%
- Saturated Fat 37.0 g High 185%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 184.45 mg High 61%
- Sodium 2346.67 mg High 102%
- Dietary Fiber 4.96 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.84 g --
- Added Sugars 3.53 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 1058.04 mg Good Source 81%
- Iron 7.02 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 220.21 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 458.14 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 6.93 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 23 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Dried Basil, Olive Oil Cooking Spray, and Pepperoni. Each serving provides about 1287.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Dried Basil, Olive Oil Cooking Spray, Pepperoni, Pizza Dough. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza?
- About 23 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1287.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza healthy?
- Crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 1287.57 calories and 62.62 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2346.67 mg (102% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 37.0 g (185% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.53 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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