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    Air Fryer French Bread Pizza

    Air Fryer Recipes Kid Friendly January 3, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 9 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Homemade Air Fryer French Bread Pizza is a million times better than the frozen pizza and so easy to make! This French Bread Pizza is made with french bread, pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings to create the quickest, tastiest air fryer pizza.

    Air Fryer French Bread Pizza is a homemade version of French Bread Pizza that comes together in minutes using the air fryer.

    Looking for more Air Fryer Recipes? Check out my favorites: Air Fryer Pork Chops, Air Fryer Chicken Legs, and Air Fryer Potatoes.

    Air Fryer French Bread Pizza with Pepperoni on cutting board after being cooked.


    Is there ever such a thing as too much pizza?

    In my house, the answer is NOPE, NEVER! From Taco Pizza to Spinach Pizza to Tomato Pizza, we LOVE pizza!

    One of the easiest ways to enjoy homemade pizza is this recipe for Air Fryer French Bread Pizza.

    With a just loaf of French bread, your favorite pizza toppings, and a few minutes of your time, these French Bread Pizzas can be yours! Making this the perfect recipe to turn to when you need a quick lunch, late-night snack, or just a last-minute appetizer.

    These French Bread Pizzas are crispy on the outside with a soft, pillowy interior and topped with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings. They are truly so easy and absolutely delicious!

    Notes On Ingredients

    Ingredients for Air Fryer French Bread Pizza labeled on counter.
    • French Bread: French Bread is the obvious choice for French Bread Pizza. But Italian Bread or a small baguette works as well.
    • Pizza Sauce: Use your favorite storebought or homemade pizza sauce. In a bind, you can opt to even use spaghetti sauce.
    • Cheese: I find that for this recipe, sliced mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese works best, as it stays put on the French bread when being air-fried. Feel free to use shredded cheese if that is what you have on hand.
    • Olive Oil: A bit of oil will help to toast and flavor the French bread.
    • Seasonings: To amp up the flavor, I love adding garlic powder and oregano.
    • Toppings: If desired, add pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, cooked sausage, or any pizza topping you like.

    How to Make French Bread Pizza in Air Fryer

    • Slice a loaf of french bread in half lengthwise and then cut each piece in half for a total of 4 pieces.
    • Mix the olive oil with garlic powder and oregano and then brush the oil lightly over the cut side of the french bread.
    Seasoned olive oil brushed on sliced french bread.
    • Place the seasoned french bread into the air fryer, working in batches if needed, and cook for 3 minutes just to toast the bread. This will help the French Bread Pizzas from becoming soggy and develop more flavor.
    Toasted french bread in air fryer.
    • Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the air fryer. Spread each piece with a thin layer of pizza sauce, top with cheese, and then add any toppings you like.
    Side by side photo showing adding pizza sauce and cheese to toasted french bread.
    • Return the French Bread Pizzas back to the air fryer and cook until the cheese is nice and melted.
    French Bread Pizza in air fryer after being cooked.

    Variations for French Bread Pizza

    • Pesto & Tomato: Replace the pizza sauce with pesto sauce and then top with sliced tomatoes and thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese.
    • BBQ Chicken: Spread a thin layer of store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce, followed by leftover rotisserie chicken, and Monterey jack cheese. Air-fry as directed.
    • Breakfast French Bread Pizza: Replace the seasoned olive oil with softened butter. Air-fry to toast as directed and then top with scrambled eggs, cooked breakfast sausage, and sliced cheddar cheese. Return to the air fryer and cook as directed.

    More Quick & Easy Pizza Recipes

    • English Muffin Pizza
    • Pizza Grilled Cheese
    • Air Fryer Bagel Pizzas
    • Pita Pizza

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    If you tried out Air Fryer French Bread Pizza, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

    French Bread Pizza in air fryer after being cooked.

    Air Fryer French Bread Pizza

    Air Fryer French Bread Pizza is made with french bread, pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings to create the quickest, tastiest, version of french bread pizza.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 433kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounce loaf French bread
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ cup pizza sauce
    • 12 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese or 2 cups shredded cheese
    • 12 slices pepperoni cut into fourths (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the Air Fryer, if needed, to 370 degrees F.
    • Slice the loaf of french bread in half evenly through the length, to create two long pieces. Cut each piece in half, for a total of 4 pieces.
    • In a small mixing bowl combine the olive oil with oregano and garlic powder. Use a pastry brush to evenly brush over the cut-side of the french bread pieces.
    • Place the seasoned french bread into the basket or on the tray of your air fryer, working in batches, if needed. Cook for 3 minutes at 370 degrees F to simply toast the bread.
    • Remove the toasted french bread from the air fryer. Spread each piece evenly with pizza sauce and top with sliced cheese. Add the pepperoni slices, or any other desired toppings, evenly to the pizzas.
    • Return the pizzas back to the air fryer, working in batches if needed, and air fry for 5-6 minutes at 370 degrees F, or until the cheese is melted.
    • Let the pizzas cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

    Equipment Needed

    • Air Fryer

    Notes

    Storage: Let any leftover French Bread Pizza cool to room temperature and then place into an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days. Reheat the pizzas by air frying at 370-degrees F for 3-4 minutes, or until warmed through. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. John

      June 21, 2023 at 7:15 pm

      How do you stop the lighter pepperoni from flying around your air-fryer please?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 23, 2023 at 8:29 am

        Hi John! Try laying sliced cheese over the pepperoni if your model blows it around too too much.

        Reply
    2. Kristyn

      June 07, 2022 at 3:43 am

      5 stars
      I think I want pizza on french bread from now on! It's so yummy & crisp! The air fryer makes it so easy!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 07, 2022 at 6:29 am

        So easy!

        Reply
    3. Diana

      June 05, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Saw this on Facebook and knew I had to try it! It's amazing how you can make delicious things in the Air fryer, and this french bread pizza is one of my faves. Will definitely make again.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 05, 2022 at 8:17 pm

        So happy you found this recipe--and you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Diane V

      June 04, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Who knew just how easy this is to make? Thank you so much, we loved this!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 05, 2022 at 6:30 am

        Fabulous!

        Reply
        • Jennifer

          June 11, 2022 at 1:35 pm

          5 stars
          This was sooo yummy!!! Quick and easy!!

          Reply

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