Air Fryer Pizza Toast (Print)

Crispy garlic butter bread topped with marinara, mozzarella, and savory toppings, ready in minutes.

# Components:

→ 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 - 60 milliliters sliced black olives
11 - 60 milliliters diced bell pepper
12 - 60 milliliters sliced mushrooms
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
14 - Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt; mix thoroughly.
03 - Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place 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) marinara sauce onto each slice, then evenly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce.
06 - Top with selected toppings, then dust with dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
07 - Cook at 370°F (190°C) for 6 to 8 minutes until cheese is bubbly, golden, and bread edges are crisp.
08 - Remove carefully from air fryer, allow to cool briefly, and serve warm; garnish with fresh parsley or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than delivery, and tastes infinitely better than any frozen pizza.
  • The garlic butter base makes even plain bread feel like something special and intentional.
  • You can customize every topping to match whatever's hiding in your fridge, making it endlessly adaptable.
02 -
  • Thick bread is non-negotiable—thin slices cook unevenly and the toppings slide right off a crispy, curled-up surface.
  • Don't skip the preheat step; a fully heated air fryer basket is the difference between crispy and soggy bread.
03 -
  • Use room temperature butter—it spreads evenly without tearing the bread or creating cold pockets.
  • Watch around the six-minute mark instead of waiting the full eight; every air fryer runs slightly different, and catching the cheese at peak golden-brown prevents burnt edges.
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