Description
A delightful recipe for crispy Air Fryer Cheesy Pizza Toast, perfect for cozy fall gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread (your choice: white, whole grain, or gluten-free)
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup of marinara sauce (or your favorite pizza sauce)
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup of diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- ¼ cup of sliced black olives
- ¼ cup of pepperoni slices (or halal turkey pepperoni)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or a brush
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Take the slices of bread and lay them out on a clean surface.
- Spread a generous tablespoon of marinara sauce on each slice.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the sauce.
- Layer on the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle diced bell peppers, black olives, and pepperoni evenly over the cheese.
- Lightly spray or brush your assembled pizza toast with olive oil.
- Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Carefully remove the pizza toast and let them cool.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a variety, try using gluten-free bread or skip the pepperoni for a veggie version!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American