English Muffin Pizza Recipe
English Muffin Pizzas are brushed with seasoned olive oil and pre-toasted before adding sauce and cheese for a crisp, never-soggy crust. Oven and air fryer instructions included.
Servings: 12 pizzas
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 English Muffins separated into halves
- ⅓ cup pizza sauce
- 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese shredded or sliced
- any additional desired pizza toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 425℉ (220℃). If using an air fryer, preheat to 375℉ if needed per your model.
- Separate the English muffins into halves and place them on a baking sheet, nook-and-cranny side up. Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano, then brush evenly over each half.
- Toast for 3-5 minutes in the oven or toaster oven, or air-fry for 2 minutes, until the surface is lightly toasted. This quick pre-toast helps keep the muffins from becoming soggy once the sauce is added.
- Remove the toasted English muffins from the oven or air fryer. Spread each half with a thin layer of pizza sauce (about ½ tablespoon), then top with cheese and any desired toppings. Bake for about 5 minutes, or air-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note on Toppings: Avoid raw vegetables or toppings with a lot of moisture, which can soften the crust. Sauté mushrooms, onions, or peppers first and blot away excess moisture. Drain and blot olives, banana peppers, roasted red peppers, and other jarred toppings before using.
Important Note When Using Air Fryer: Use sliced mozzarella or anchor shredded cheese with a few toppings. Otherwise, the air fryer fan can blow the cheese right off the pizzas.
Microwave Option: For the fastest option, toast the English muffin first, add sauce and cheese, then microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, until the cheese melts. The crust won't stay as crisp as the oven or air-fryer versions, but pre-toasting helps.
Freezing Instructions: Let cool fully on a baking sheet, then flash freeze for 30-60 minutes. Once frozen to the touch, transfer to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat from frozen, place the pizzas on a sheet pan and bake at 425℉ for 10 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, air-fry at 375℉ for 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
Storage: Store leftover English Muffin Pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes or in a 425°F oven/toaster oven until warmed through and crisp. You can also broil briefly, watching closely.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 0.4mg
