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Crispy Air Fryer Flatbread Pizza (Oven Method Included)

Crispy flatbread pizza topped with gooey mozzarella and fresh basil—ready in 20 mins in the air fryer or oven. Get a crackly, never-soggy crust with our easy moisture-control tips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Aneesha Gupta

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 flatbreads (store-bought) individual sized
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese cut in thin slices
  • 2 large tomatoes cut in thin slices
  • 1 cup basil leaves, hand torn divided
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, basil and rosemary)

Optional toppings

Instructions

  • If using the oven, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the flatbread on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Cut the tip of a peeled garlic clove and gently rub it on the flatbread to add a subtle flavor. Or, add finely chopped garlic for a more prominent garlic flavor.
    Rubbing garlic on the flatbread
  • Spread a layer of sauce, using as much or as little as you like. Spread a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
    Flatbread topped with sauce and cheese on baking tray
  • Place the tomato slices and basil leaves on top. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning all over.
    Assembled pizza margarita on a baking tray
    • For moisture control, slice the tomatoes, deseed, and pat them dry with a kitchen towel before assembling. If using cherry tomatoes, halve and place cut-side up so their juices evaporate upward instead of soaking into the crust.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-11 minutes or until the flatbread is crispy and the cheese has melted. To brown the cheese, cook on Broil (High) for 1 minute.
    Cooked pizza with tomato and bail
  • Alternatively, cook it in the Air Fryer at 325°F for 7-8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and flatbread turns crisp. (No preheating required)
    Cooked pizza with tomato and basil in air fryer basket
    • For a crispy crust, skip lining the air-fryer basket with any liner. Place the pizza directly on the tray.

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Notes

  • Adjust the cook time based on your flatbread. If using lavash or any flatbread with ¼-inch thickness, follow the same timings. If using Pita, increase the time by 1-2 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your pizza.
  • For a prominent garlic flavor, finely chop garlic and spread it on the pizza instead of rubbing it on the flatbread.
  • For a crispy, non-soggy crust, deseed tomato slices and pat them dry. If using cherry tomatoes, place cut side up. Also, when cooking in the air fryer, skip using liners to ensure proper airflow. 
  • If air-frying the pizza, make sure the basil is tucked under the tomatoes; otherwise, it might fly off the pizza with the high-pressure air.
  • Make it keto/Low Carb: Instead of traditional flatbreads, assemble the pizza on your preferred keto flatbread or tortilla.  Adjust the cook time to 7-8 minutes in the oven, or 5-6 minutes in the air fryer. 
 
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you follow any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1486IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 1mg