Air Fryer Pizza Toast (Print Version)

Crispy garlic butter bread topped with marinara, melted cheese, and savory toppings cooked to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Garlic Butter

01 - 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough, Italian, or sandwich bread)
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sauce & Cheese

06 - 120 milliliters marinara sauce
07 - 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 12-16 slices pepperoni or vegetarian alternative
10 - 40 grams sliced black olives
11 - 40 grams diced bell pepper
12 - 40 grams sliced mushrooms
13 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (370°F) for 2 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt.
03 - Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place the bread slices, buttered side up, in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary.
05 - Spoon approximately 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) of marinara sauce over each bread slice.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly atop the sauce.
07 - Place desired toppings on each slice and sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
08 - Cook at 190°C (370°F) for 6 to 8 minutes, until cheese melts, browns slightly, and bread turns crisp.
09 - Carefully remove from the air fryer, allow to cool briefly, and serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms boring bread into something crispy outside and melty inside without heating your whole kitchen.
  • You can customize every slice to match whoever's eating it, so no more compromise toppings at the dinner table.
  • Eight minutes from cold to table means it fits into the chaos of real life, not just food magazine life.
02 -
  • Soggy toast happens when you pile on too much sauce, so be measured and intentional instead of generous with that marinara.
  • Every air fryer runs a little different in temperature and air circulation, so the first time you make this pay attention and adjust your timing by a minute or two if needed for your specific machine.
03 -
  • Toast your bread lightly before adding toppings if it's soft or fresh, which gives the air fryer something more structured to crisp up.
  • Keep a little garlic butter aside and brush it on again right before serving if you want maximum flavor and that restaurant-quality finish.
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