Air Fryer French Bread Pizza

Name: Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1/2 loaf French bread; 1/4 cup pizza sauce; ¾ cup shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 16 slices Pepperoni; 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Our Air Fryer French Bread Pizza makes the perfect lunch and it cooks in just 5 minutes! This has to be the fastest homemade pizza you can make, and the family loves it!

Close up of a slice of French bread pizza.

French bread pizza is a super convenient dinner for yourself or a small group. Whip it together easily, cook it quickly, and then you get to enjoy a cheesy, fluffy center with a nice crisp edge.

This is such a fun recipe! We love Italian food, like our air fried ravioli and air fryer garlic bread. The family loves it all!

This is also a great recipe for parents who are teaching their kids to cook, or trying to get them interested in it. They can add their own toppings to their French bread and personalize it.

Little ones love it!

Table of Contents

Ingredient Notes:

French bread – This recipe calls for a half loaf mostly due to the size of the most common air fryers. You can double the recipe and just cook the pizza bread in batches, if you like.

Basic toppings- You’ll want pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and a little Italian seasoning.

Personalized toppings- We chose pepperoni and black olives. You can go crazy with this adding bacon, sausage, mushrooms, onions, or even…PINEAPPLE! Just make it the way you want it. Be sure any meat used is precooked.

How to Make French Bread Pizza in Air Fryer:

Prepare your pizza toppings– Slice your half loaf of bread in half lengthwise so that you have 2 long pieces that will fit in your air fryer. Spread each piece of bread with pizza sauce, then top with your cheese, Italian seasoning, and your personalized toppings. For us, that was pepperoni and black olives.

Air fry the pizza bread – Place your bread in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes at 380 degrees. It is done when the edges are toasted and cheese is melted. Cook longer if needed as each air fryer is a little different. Slice and serve!

French bread pizza in an air fryer before cooking.

FAQ:

How do I prevent my French bread pizza from getting soggy?

For extra crispy bread, preheat your air fryer before adding the pizza bread. Also, be careful not to overdo the sauce or you’ll end up with a soggier pizza.

Can I add any toppings I want to French bread pizza?

Of course, just don’t use any raw meats with this recipe. All meats need to be fully cooked before topping your pizza with them.

How to Make Your French Bread Pizza Better!

Add some garlic or red pepper flakes to get a bit of kick if you prefer that in your pizza.
BACON!!! It makes everything better and can certainly enhance your pizza. Crumble up some of our air fryer bacon here!
Blend your cheese if you want. All cheese is a good choice, in my opinion. 😉
Reheat your left overs in the air fryer. Should only take about 5 minutes at 300 degrees F.
Use alfredo instead of marinara, or a cheese sauce instead of marinara if you aren’t a fan of the tomato sauce style pizzas.

Overhead view of cooked French bread pizza in an air fryer basket.

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Close up of pizza bread in an air fryer.

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