Ready to upgrade your pizza game? Not only is our air fryer flatbread pizza recipe quick and easy to make, but it’s also downright delicious. The crispy crust combined with ooey-gooey melted cheese and your favorite toppings will have you saying “Mamma Mia!” in no time. So grab your ingredients, fire up that air fryer, and get ready for a pizza party in your mouth!
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What’s better than an air fryer pizza recipe? Air fryer flatbread pizza! Forget cutting your pizza dough in half because it won’t fit in the basket; flatbreads are smaller and fit perfectly.
So move aside pizza Neapolitan and artichoke pizza; there’s a new air-frying kid in town!
Why you’ll love this easy pizza recipe
- You can customize the recipe to include your favorite pizza toppings.
- If you’re exercising portion control, flatbread pizza is perfect as they are generally smaller than a pizza.
- Making flatbread pizza in the air fryer is very quick; you’ll have it cooked in 5 minutes.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Air fryer flatbread pizzas are just so easy to make; add pizza sauce, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, and add your favorite toppings and you’re in business!
How to make air fryer flatbread pizza with step-by-step instructions
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F/200°C.
Lightly brush olive oil over the flatbread; it’s not essential but does help make the bread even crispier.
Spread pizza sauce (you could use marinara sauce also) on the flatbread leaving a ½ inch border.
Then add mozzarella slices or shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Place the flatbread pizza in the air fryer basket, and air fry until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted approximately 4 minutes.
Remove from the basket, and scatter fresh basil leaves and optional red pepper flakes.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Flatbread
If you’re out of flatbread, this recipe would also work with pita bread or naan bread (double up on flavor and use garlic naan bread). - Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, then you probably won’t need to. - Watch closely
Every air fryer model cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them. - Storage
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to store leftover air-fried flatbread pizza
If you do have leftover pizza, then store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days, you can reheat pizza in an air fryer, or you can eat it cold.
You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Customize your flatbread pizza toppings
The great thing about making an air fryer flatbread pizza (some people call them flatbread naan pizzas) is that you can customize the pizza toppings to anything you like.
Try adding mushrooms, veggie pepperoni, or pineapple.
Use your favorite pizza sauce, or spread marinara sauce on it, and add Italian seasoning or fresh oregano.
You can’t go wrong with flatbread pizza, but make sure you don’t add too many toppings, or it will become soggy.
What to serve with flatbread pizza
You can easily snack on flatbread pizza on its own, but that would be a shame when there are so many delicious things to eat with it.
Try these delicious dipping sauces:
Or add sides like these;
More easy air fryer recipes for you to try at home
If you love our air fryer flatbread pizza, why not try these easy recipes?
- Air fryer bagel bites
- Air fryer tortilla pizza
- Air fryer pizza rolls
- Air fryer mozzarella sticks
- Air fryer baked potatoes
Air Fryer Flatbread Pizza
Utensils
Ingredients
- 4 Flatbreads
- ¼ cup Pizza sauce
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella log sliced
- 1 handful Fresh basil torn
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F/200°C.
- Spread pizza sauce on the flatbread leaving a ½ inch border. Then add mozzarella evenly over the sauce, and then place the pizza in the air fryer basket and cook until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted approximately 4 minutes. Remove from the basket, scatter fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes, serve immediately and enjoy!¼ cup Pizza sauce, 8 oz Fresh mozzarella log, 1 handful Fresh basil, Red pepper flakes, 4 Flatbreads
Notes
- Flatbread
If you’re out of flatbread, this recipe would also work with pita bread or naan bread (double up on flavor and use garlic naan bread). - Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, then you probably won’t need to. - Watch closely
Every air fryer model cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them. - Storage
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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