Air Fryer Pizza Toast (Printable Version)

Crispy garlic butter bread with marinara, melted cheeses, and savory toppings cooked quickly to golden perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 - 113 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 12 to 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 370°F for 2 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt.
03 - Spread garlic butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place bread slices, buttered side up, in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons marinara sauce onto each bread slice.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
07 - Add desired toppings, then sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning on top.
08 - Air fry at 370°F for 6 to 8 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden and bread is crisp.
09 - Carefully remove from air fryer, let cool slightly, and serve hot; garnish with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Crispy edges that shatter when you bite down, melted cheese in every corner, all in under 10 minutes.
  • You can customize it however you want, making it work for whatever's in your fridge or what you're craving that moment.
  • It feels fancy enough for company but easy enough to make on a random Tuesday when you're hungry and tired.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat step because cold air fryer baskets don't create that crucial golden bottom crust that makes this recipe work.
  • If your cheese isn't visibly bubbling and starting to brown slightly, it needs another 30 seconds, and those last moments are what separate good from transcendent.
03 -
  • If you want extra crispy edges, run the buttered bread alone for 2 minutes before adding toppings, then finish the cooking time with everything on top.
  • Use a spoon to add sauce instead of spreading it so you don't press down and compress the bread, which keeps it light and airy inside.
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