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Professional Cooking Tips
Brush the Texas toast lightly with olive oil before adding toppings for extra golden color and enhanced crispiness
Don’t overload with sauce as excess moisture can prevent proper crisping of the bread base
Allow the air fryer to preheat fully before cooking for the most consistent results and optimal texture development
These Texas toast air fryer pizzas represent the perfect fusion of convenience and satisfaction, proving that delicious meals don’t always require complicated techniques or lengthy preparation times. Whether you’re feeding hungry kids after school, creating quick appetizers for unexpected guests, or simply treating yourself to a fun, flavorful snack, this reliable recipe delivers consistently excellent results that will have everyone asking you to make them again and again.
Recipe FAQs
→ Can I use regular bread instead of Texas toast?
Texas toast works best because it’s thick and sturdy, but you can try thick-cut regular bread. Just watch the timing since it might cook faster.
→ What other toppings can I add to these mini pizzas?
Try mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or any of your favorite pizza toppings. Just don’t overload them or they won’t cook evenly.
→ How do I prevent the cheese from burning?
That’s why we start at lower temperature first to melt the cheese, then finish at high heat for browning. Keep an eye on them during the final 2 minutes.
→ Can I make these ahead of time?
These are best served fresh and hot from the air fryer. You can prep the ingredients ahead, but assemble and cook just before serving.
→ Will these work in a regular oven?
Yes! Bake at 425°F for about 8-10 minutes total. Toast the bread first for 3-4 minutes, add toppings, then bake until cheese is bubbly.
Texas Toast Pizza Air Fryer
Quick air fryer mini pizzas using Texas toast as the base. Crispy, cheesy, and ready in under 20 minutes.
Category: Lunch
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: American
Output: 4 Serves (8 mini pizzas)
Dietary Options: ~
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
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