Ingredients
→ Pizza Base
8 slices Texas toast garlic bread
½ cup pizza sauce
→ Toppings Galore
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
80 mini pepperoni slices (about 10 per pizza)
Steps
Put half of your Texas toast slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You might need to work in batches depending on your air fryer size. Pop some parchment paper down for easier cleanup if you want!
Air fry at 360°F for 3 minutes to lightly toast the bread. You want it golden but not too crispy since we’re adding more cooking time later.
Spread 1-2 spoonfuls of pizza sauce on each toasted slice. Don’t go too heavy or it’ll make the bread soggy – just enough to cover nicely.
Top each piece with a generous handful of mozzarella cheese and about 10 mini pepperoni slices. Don’t be shy with the cheese – that’s where the magic happens!
Lower the temperature to 300°F and cook for 3 minutes to get that cheese nice and melty. This gentler heat keeps everything from burning while the cheese does its thing.
Crank it up to 400°F and air fry for another 2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them so they don’t get too dark!
Take out your first batch and repeat the whole process with the remaining slices. Serve these crispy, cheesy beauties while they’re hot and the cheese is still stretchy!
Tips
- These mini pizzas are like the perfect fusion of garlic bread and pizza – crispy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible!
- Great for kids’ lunches, after-school snacks, or when you want pizza flavors without the fuss of making dough.
- Feel free to get creative with toppings – try mushrooms, bell peppers, or whatever pizza toppings your family loves.
Required Tools
- Air fryer
- Parchment paper (optional for cleanup)
- Spoon for spreading sauce