Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Your favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, etc.)
- Olive oil or cooking spray for brushing
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
2. Assemble the Pizza Toast:
- Lay the slices of bread on a clean surface.
- Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce on each slice, covering the bread evenly.
3. Add Cheese and Toppings:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring it covers the bread.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings on each slice.
4. Air Fry:
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil or use cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the assembled pizza toasts in the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
5. Air Fry until Golden:
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
6. Serve:
- Carefully remove the pizza toasts from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate.
7. Optional: Garnish and Slice:
- Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Slice each pizza toast into halves or quarters for easy serving.
8. Enjoy:
- Serve the air fryer pizza toasts immediately. They are great as a quick snack or appetizer.
Note:
- Experiment with different types of bread and toppings to suit your taste.
- Keep a close eye on the pizza toasts while air frying to prevent burning.
Nutrition Information (per serving – 1 pizza toast):
- Calories: 200
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
