If you're a pizza lover like me, then you're going to adore this easy Air Fryer Flatbread Pizza Recipe!
With a crispy crust that's golden brown, this homemade pizza is a quick lunch option or a delicious meal for any time of the day. And the best part? It's made in the air fryer, giving you that perfect crunch with every bite.
This Air Fryer Pizza Recipe uses only simple ingredients to create a delicious pizza that's easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Starting off with a homemade flatbread dough, add a generous spread of tomato sauce, your chosen pizza toppings and a sprinkle of vegan cheese, and in just a few minutes of air frying, you'll have a delicious flatbread pizza with a crispy crust, ready to be devoured.
This is a perfect recipe for an irresistible lunch or dinner - or when you're craving a next-level snack. So, grab your air fryer basket, it's time to make some pizza!
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❤️ What's Great About this Recipe
- Easy and quick to prepare, perfect for busy days!
- It uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
- The recipe is vegan!
- The dough for the flatbread can be made ahead of time, saving prep time on the day of cooking
- The great thing about this recipe is that it's easily customizable with a your choice of toppings!
- Cooked in an air fryer, for a perfectly crispy crust, and can also be cooked in an oven (simply adjust the cooking time!)
- It's simply the most Delicious air fryer flatbread pizza, especially when sprinkled with fresh herbs before serving!
- Great option for lunch, dinner or as a quick snack
🌱 Ingredients & Notes
Here is everything you need for this recipe:
- Plain flour - This is used to make the homemade flatbread. If you're gluten intolerant, you could substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Salt - A pinch of salt enhances the flavor of the flatbread.
- Olive oil - Used to add richness and moisture to the flatbread dough.
- Warm water - To combine the dough ingredients; the warm temperature helps activate the yeast if you're using it.
- Pizza sauce - You can use store-bought marinara sauce or make your own homemade pizza sauce for extra flavor and the best results!
- Pizza toppings of your choice - Get creative and pick your favorite pizza toppings! Everything from bell peppers to mushrooms to fresh tomatoes can work.
- Vegan greek-style cheese - I used crumbled vegan cheese from Violife, as I find that it melts perfectly in the air fryer, but you can use any brand you prefer.
- Salt & pepper - To taste.
- Fresh basil leaves - Chopped. These will be used to garnish the pizza after air frying, adding a burst of freshness.
Scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post for detailed quantities and measurements.
🔪 Equipment
Here is all the equipment you need to make this recipe:
- Large mixing bowl: This will be used to mix the dough. Choose a bowl that is big enough to contain all the ingredients and allow for easy mixing.
- Whisk: This is needed to mix together the flour and salt evenly.
- Rolling Pin: This will be used to roll out the dough for the flatbread. A rolling pin with adjustable rings can help achieve uniform thickness.
- Non-stick sheet: This will prevent the flatbread from sticking to the air fryer basket.
- Air Fryer: The air fryer is the main equipment used in this recipe. It is recommended to use one that has a basket large enough to fit the flatbread. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also use an oven.
- Oven (optional): If you don’t have an air fryer, you can use an oven to bake the flatbread pizza. The cooking times and temperature may need to be adjusted.
🧑🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare the dough
Mix flour, salt, and olive oil, then add warm water to form a dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, then let it rest. While dough is resting, preheat air fryer to 200°C.
Step 2: Roll Out Dough
Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll them into thin rounds.
Step 3: Pre-Bake & Top the Flatbreads
Place the rounds on a non-stick sheet and pre-bake in the air fryer until lightly browned.Spread pizza sauce onto the flatbreads, add your chosen toppings and sprinkle with vegan feta cheese.
Step 4: Air Fry & Garnish
Air fry until the crust is crispy and golden. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, season with salt and pepper, and then slice to serve.
🍽️ Serving
Serve your Air Fryer Flatbread Pizza fresh and hot right out of the air fryer. Cut it into slices for easy eating.
Don't forget to garnish with a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves for an extra pop of flavor. You can enjoy it on its own, or with a side of fresh salad.
This pizza is best enjoyed immediately while it's still warm and the crust is nice and crispy. Bon Appétit!
❄️ Storage
You can store any leftover air fryer pizza by placing any leftover slices in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
How to reheat
When you are ready to enjoy your leftover pizza, reheating them properly can help maintain the crispy crust and delicious toppings.
If you want to reheat your flatbread pizza in the air fryer, just preheat it to 325°F (165°C) and heat the pizza for about 3-4 minutes or until it's nice and hot. If you don't have an air fryer, you can also reheat the pizza in the oven. Just preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 5-10 minutes. Keep in mind that reheating times can vary depending on the thickness of your flatbread and the amount of toppings.
Remember, the goal is to heat the pizza without making the crust too hard or burning the toppings. So keep an eye on it as it heats up!
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For more vegan-friendly dough recipes, check out this Vegan Pizza Dough or this Vegan Naan Bread, which is perfect for air fryer naan pizza! And if you're looking for a new pizza sauce to try, don't miss out on this Cherry Tomato Pizza Sauce.
If you’ve tried and loved this recipe, I would love for you to leave a star rating and short review at the bottom of this recipe post ❤️
📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Flatbread Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cups warm water (175 ml)
For the toppings:
- ¾-1 cup pizza sauce (200 ml)
- ½ cup vegan cheese (120g) e.g. greek-style
- pizza toppings of your choice
- salt & pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the mixture becomes crumbly. Gradually pour in the warm water and mix until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Put the dough in a clean bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin round.
- Place the rounds on a non-stick sheet. Pre-bake them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes, until they are lightly browned.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly onto the flatbreads. Add pizza toppings of your choice and sprinkle crumbled vegan cheese on top.
- Air fry the pizzas for 4-5 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and golden.
- Garnish the pizzas with fresh basil leaves. Season them with salt and pepper to taste. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serving: Serve your flatbread pizza fresh and hot right out of the air fryer. Cut it into slices for easy eating, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves for an extra pop of flavor. You can also enjoy it with a side of fresh salad or some crispy fries for a complete meal.
- Storing and Reheating Leftovers: Place any leftover slices in an airtight container to keep them fresh. These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy your leftover pizza, reheating them properly can help maintain the crispy crust and delicious toppings.
- Making Ahead: The dough for the flatbread can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just let it come to room temperature before rolling it out.
- Gluten-Free Option: You can easily make this recipe gluten-free by substituting the plain flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Customizing Toppings: This flatbread pizza recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to experiment with different toppings based on your preference. Just keep in mind that certain toppings might increase the cooking time.
- Cooking Without an Air Fryer: Don't have an air fryer? No problem! You can also bake the flatbread pizza in an oven. Just adjust the cooking times and temperature as needed.
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