Air fryer tortilla
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Tomato pizza, basil artichoke pizza, or Neapolitan pizza, there are not enough days in the week to eat all the different types of pizza – right?
Sometimes you’re caught without pizza dough, but don’t worry, you can improvise and make a flatbread pizza or one of these delicious air fryer tortilla pizzas!
Why you’ll love making tortilla pizza in the air fryer
- They are super easy to make, using store cupboard ingredients.
- Great for when you’ve run out of pizza dough but still want to eat
pizza .. - This fantastic
pizza cooks up fast! - They are perfect for
pizza night, game day, or a quick and easy snack. - Kids love helping to make this recipe.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below for this air fryer tortilla
Once you air fry
pizza , it’s hard to imagine making them any other way, move over cheesepizza , using tortillas is a genius way of getting a perfectly thin crustpizza !
How to make air fryer tortilla 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 425°F/220°C.
Place your flour or corn tortillas on a flat surface and spread
Now, place the flour or corn tortilla in the air fryer basket, sprinkle optional Italian seasoning or
Air fry for approximately 3 minutes, checking after 90 seconds.
When the tortilla pizza is cooked, the cheese will have melted, and the tortilla will be crispy and golden.
Remove from the air fryer basket, scatter fresh basil and optional red chili flakes, repeat the process until all have been cooked, serve and enjoy your delicious air fryer tortilla
You can even air-fry leftover
From oil sprays to muffin cups and from pizza pans to racks, we've got them all, and they make fantastic Christmas presents, too!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, you probably won’t need to. - Watch closely
Every air fryer 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 in the fridge in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months.
How to store leftover air fryer tortilla pizzas
If you have leftover air-fried tortilla
You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
Do I have to use corn or flour tortillas?
You can use corn or flour tortillas; we used a flour tortilla for this recipe.
Corn tortillas will be smaller and slightly thicker, with a sweet flavor.
Flour tortillas will be larger, and they’ll be a little more flexible than corn tortillas, choose according to your preference.
Can I use store-bought tortillas, or do I need to make my own?
You can use either; homemade tortillas will always be the freshest option, but sometimes with all the will in the world, you don’t have time, and it has to be store-bought!
Pick the best quality you can find, and you can use either a
Tortilla pizza toppings
When using tortillas to make low-carb air fryer
Cheese pizza, veggie pizza, or Margherita pizza would also work well.
If you don’t have pizza sauce, use marinara sauce, or spread tomato sauce.
What to serve with air fryer tortilla pizzas
Dunk them in your favorite dipping sauces; BBQ sauce, pizza dipping sauce, sriracha mayo, or garlic aioli.
More air fryer recipes for you to try at home
If you love cooking in your air fryer, try these easy recipes!
Quick Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza – Easy Recipe
Utensils
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas either 8 or 10 inches
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 6 tablespoons vegetarian Parmesan cheese finely shredded
- 20 vegetarian pepperoni slices
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 handful basil leaves roughly torn
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F/220°C.
- Place your tortillas on a flat work surface and spread pizza sauce on your tortillas, leaving a ½ inch border. Sprinkle the vegetarian Parmesan cheese over the pizza sauce, followed by the vegetarian pepperoni, then scatter shredded mozzarella over.2 flour tortillas, ½ cup pizza sauce, 6 tablespoons vegetarian Parmesan cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, 20 vegetarian pepperoni slices
- Place the tortilla in your air fryer basket and cook for approximately 3 minutes, check after 90 seconds, until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden. Remove from the air fryer and garnish with basil leaves and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy!1 handful basil leaves, Red pepper flakes
Notes
- Preheat:
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, you probably won’t need to. - Watch closely:
Every air fryer 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 in the fridge in an airtight container or 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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Sharina says
This is a brilliant idea! I used homemade tortillas and they were irresistibly good! I added red pepper flakes to have some kick. One of the best pizza recipes I tried!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
We’re so happy you enjoyed your pizzas! Red pepper is a great addition to spice it up!
Lisa says
Such a tasty lunch idea for one or two! It’s also perfect for using up leftover tortillas. I made this twice already because it’s so quick and easy.
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
It’s a perfect meal for one and we agree, no more tortillas going to waste!
Lisa Douglas says
BeYOND obsessed with my air fryer and now I’m obsessed with this easy and tasty tortilla pizza too! What a fantastic lunch this was for me yesterday, thank you SO SO much, sweetheart!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
I love this! Really pleased that you loved the pizza!
Sandy says
What a simple way to make pizza! Our family loved it!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
So pleased your family loved it!
Gen says
Super easy and delicious way to get my pizza fix! I just love these and your pizza sauce is amazing!
Janine says
Recipe sounds great but I have an instant pot with an air fryer lid, how would I go about making this with my air fryer?
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
I’ve not got an Instant Pot with an air fryer lid, just an air fryer, so I’m afraid I can’t tell you, I wish I had the money and the space to have all the devices to test the recipes in! Please let me know if you try it in your IP and let me know how you got on.