Air Fryer Pizza Toast (Printable)

A fast, crispy garlic butter toast topped with marinara, mozzarella, and flavorful spices.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread & Garlic Butter

01 - 4 slices thick-cut bread (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 - 120 milliliters marinara sauce
07 - 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

09 - 12-16 slices pepperoni or vegetarian alternative
10 - 60 milliliters sliced black olives
11 - 60 milliliters diced bell pepper
12 - 60 milliliters sliced mushrooms
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (370°F) for 2 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt; mix thoroughly.
03 - Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place the bread slices, buttered side up, in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
05 - Spoon approximately 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) of marinara sauce onto each slice of bread.
06 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the sauce on each slice.
07 - Place desired toppings over the cheese, then sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
08 - Air fry at 190°C (370°F) for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden and the bread is crisp.
09 - Carefully remove the toasts, allow to cool slightly, garnish with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster than ordering delivery, and your kitchen smells incredible the whole time.
  • The bread gets impossibly crispy on the outside while staying soft inside, with cheese that bubbles and browns just right.
  • You can throw together whatever toppings are on hand without worrying about the recipe falling apart.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat step—it genuinely takes only 2 minutes and prevents soggy bottoms that make you question your life choices.
  • Watch the cheese color rather than relying only on the timer, since air fryers vary wildly and you want golden edges, not scorched corners.
03 -
  • Use bread that's at least a half-inch thick so it stays structurally sound and crisps evenly without burning the outside before the inside cooks through.
  • Keep your eye on the first batch to learn your specific air fryer's personality—some run hot, some are more gentle, and knowing this shapes every future cook.
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