Air Fryer Tortilla Pizzas

Ingredients

• Tortillas: 2 large flour tortillas (burrito size, roughly 10 inches in diameter, or tailored to fit your specific air fryer basket).
• Pizza Sauce: 1/4 cup of your favorite marinara or robust pizza sauce.
• Cheese: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded melts the smoothest, but pre-shredded works great for convenience).
• Proteins & Toppings: 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage crumbles, or diced bell peppers and mushrooms.
• Finishing Touches: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning, and a drizzle of hot honey or garlic oil if desired.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer

1. For the best possible crust, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 to 5 minutes. Starting with a hot basket gives the bottom of the tortilla an immediate crunch.

Step 2: Prepare the Tortilla Base

1. Place one flour tortilla onto a clean cutting board. If your air fryer basket is on the smaller side, you can trim the edges of the tortilla slightly so it lays completely flat without curling up the sides of the basket.

Step 3: Sauce and Season

1. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto the center of the tortilla and use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly outward, leaving a small border around the edges for a crust. Sprinkle a light pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning directly into the sauce for an extra boost of herbal flavor.

Step 4: Layer the Cheese and Toppings

1. Evenly distribute half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Next, layer your desired toppings—such as pepperoni slices, bell peppers, or mushrooms—on top of the cheese. Finish with a small sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, which helps create a delicious, golden-brown crust on top.

Step 5: Air Fry to Crispy Perfection

1. Carefully transfer the assembled pizza into your preheated air fryer basket (you may need to do this one at a time depending on your basket size). Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep a close eye on it during the last minute; you want the cheese to be completely melted, bubbling, and lightly browned, and the edges of the tortilla to be deeply golden and crisp.

Step 6: Slice and Serve

1. Carefully remove the hot pizza from the air fryer using a spatula or tongs. Let it rest on a cutting board for 1 to 2 minutes so the cheese can set slightly, then slice into quarters with a pizza wheel and serve immediately. Repeat with the second tortilla.

Nutrition

Calories: 340 kcal · Protein: 14g · Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 6g · Carbohydrates: 38g Dietary · Saturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 30mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 4g · Sodium: 680mg