Air Fryer Garlic Toast Pizza
| 1 pkt | garlic Texas toast |
| 1 cup | pizza sauce |
| ½ cup | pepperoni |
| 1 cup | shredded mozzarella cheese |
| Getting the Toast Ready |
| Start by arranging the garlic Texas toast in the air fryer basket. Place the pieces in a single layer so that they have enough room to cook properly. |
| Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches. Avoid piling the toast on top of one another. A little space around the pieces helps the hot air move around them and allows the edges to become nicely crisp. |
| Once the toast is arranged, spread pizza sauce over each piece. A spoon works well for this. Spread the sauce evenly across the surface while leaving the garlic toast edges visible. |
| There is no need to use a thick layer of sauce. A moderate amount gives the toast plenty of tomato flavor without making the bread overly soft. |
| Adding Pepperoni and Cheese |
| After the pizza sauce is in place, add the pepperoni. Arrange the slices across the toast so that each piece gets some with every bite. |
| Next comes the mozzarella. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the pepperoni and sauce. Try to distribute it evenly rather than putting all the cheese in the center. |
| As the pizza toast cooks, the mozzarella will melt and spread over the toppings. The combination of melted cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and garlic toast creates the familiar flavors of pizza while keeping the preparation incredibly simple. |
| Cooking in the Air Fryer |
| Set the air fryer to 360°F and cook the prepared garlic toast for approximately 5 minutes. |
| Air fryers can cook differently depending on their size and design, so keep an eye on the toast as it cooks. The goal is to have hot toast, melted mozzarella, and a nicely crisped surface. |
| If your air fryer does not have a 360°F setting, 355°F can be used instead. |
| Some air fryers require preheating, while others can be used without it. If your particular model calls for preheating, preheat it before putting the prepared toast into the basket. |
| Because the cooking time is short, it is worth checking the toast toward the end of the cooking time. You don’t want the cheese to become overly browned if you prefer it just melted and gooey. |
| How to Tell When It’s Done |
| The pizza toast is ready when the mozzarella has melted and the garlic toast has reached the crispness you like. |
| The edges should have a pleasant crunch, while the center should remain tender enough to bite through easily. The pepperoni should be heated, and the sauce should be hot. |
| If you prefer a softer garlic toast, keep a close eye on it and remove it once the cheese has completely melted. For a crispier finish, allow it to cook until the edges become more golden. |
| Since every air fryer is slightly different, the five-minute cooking time should be treated as a guide rather than a reason to ignore what is happening inside the basket. |