Air Fryer Pizza Toast (Printable)

Crispy garlic butter bread topped with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese cooked quickly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Garlic Butter

01 - 4 slices thick-cut sourdough, Italian, or sandwich bread
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sauce & Cheese

06 - ½ cup marinara sauce
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

09 - 12–16 slices pepperoni or vegetarian alternative
10 - ¼ cup sliced black olives
11 - ¼ cup diced bell pepper
12 - ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
13 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; mix well.
03 - Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place the bread, buttered side up, in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto each slice of bread.
06 - Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce on each slice.
07 - Place desired toppings on the cheese, then sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
08 - Cook at 370°F (190°C) for 6 to 8 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown and bread is crisp.
09 - Carefully remove from the air fryer, allow to cool slightly, garnish as desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 13 minutes flat, which means you can go from "what's for dinner" to eating something actually delicious.
  • The air fryer does something magical here—the bread gets crispy outside while staying tender inside, way better than the oven.
  • You control every topping, so it's as simple or loaded as your mood demands.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat step no matter how impatient you are—cold air frying means the bottom won't crisp and the cheese will finish cooking before the bread does.
  • Arrange your toppings in a single layer because piled-on pepperoni or mushrooms create steam pockets that make everything chewy instead of crispy.
03 -
  • Watch the cheese carefully in the last 2 minutes—the difference between perfectly bubbly and slightly burned is about 30 seconds, so stay nearby.
  • If you prefer extra crispy bread, lower the heat to 360°F and add a minute or two, letting the cheese soften while the bread gets an extra crunch.
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