Air Fryer French Bread Pizza

Name: Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) french baguette; olive oil, for brushing; 1 cup marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; favorite toppings and garnishes

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This Air Fryer French Bread Pizza is great for both kids and adults. It’s a simple way to make pizza at home and it’s ready in no time! Crispy, cheesy, and made with your favorite toppings.

Air Fryer French Bread Pizza on a cutting board topped with basil.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You are going to love how quick and easy this recipe is! You can make 4 servings in less than 15 minutes.

These air fryer french bread pizzas are super customizable. You can add your favorite toppings and even get the kids involved with a make your own pizza night. Have them add their favorite toppings before you pop them in the air fryer.

No air fryer? No problem! You can bake these in the oven. See the recipe notes below.

Ingredients

French Baguette: Use your favorite french baguette. I like to get mine from a local bakery.
Olive Oil: Extra Virgin Olive Oil or whatever type of olive oil you prefer to brush on the tops of the french bread. I like Delallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Marinara: To make it easy, I use jarred marinara sauce, however you could always use homemade if you prefer! Either marinara or pizza sauce is great on these pizzas.
Cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese.
Your Favorite Toppings: You can make these plain, or add your favorite toppings (like pepperoni, onions, or peppers) before popping them in the air fryer.

*The full ingredient list with amounts is in the recipe card below.

Air Fryer French Bread Pizza cut into 8 pieces on a cutting board.

How to Make French Bread Pizza in the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer and cut the french bread. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes. Cut the french bread in half evenly lengthwise. Cut each portion in half to create 4 pieces. Lightly brush the top of each piece with olive oil.
Toast the bread in the air fryer. Place the french bread in the air fryer, cut side up, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes until slightly toasted (you may need to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
Add the toppings. Divide the marinara sauce among the 4 toasted pieces and spread out evenly. Top each with mozzarella, then finish with desired toppings. Place back in the air fryer, and cook for 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining pieces.
Serve. Cut into smaller pieces (if desired), top with your favorite garnishes, serve and enjoy!

Note: To bake in the oven, preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare the bread as directed, then place on a baking sheet. Bake for 3 minutes or until slightly toasted. Add the sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake for an additional 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Variations

I love how customizable pizza is, just add your favorite toppings! These are the best french bread pizza toppings:

Meat: pepperoni, salami, chicken, bacon, sausage, ham

Veggies: mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, olives, banana peppers, jalapeños

Garnishes: fresh basil, red pepper flakes, grated parmesan cheese

Note: I recommend sautéing any toppings that need to be cooked before putting them on the pizza. (for example, chicken, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, and onions)

Serving Suggestions

These can be served for lunch, dinner or even an afternoon snack. Cut them into smaller pieces and they would make a great party or game day appetizer.

If you have any leftover, you can reheat them or enjoy them cold. They’re great to pop in the kids’ lunchboxes for a fun leftover lunch.

A hand holding a slice of Air Fryer French Bread Pizza.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

Not necessarily. Most air fryers do not need to be preheated. If you have a preheat option on your air fryer, then you should preheat it. I do not have a preheat button on mine, but I like to preheat it to ensure quick and even cooking.

How do you reheat french bread pizza?

You can keep leftover french bread pizza in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat in a preheated oven or toaster oven at 350°F for 7-8 minutes, or until heated through. You can also reheat in the air fryer at 325°F for 3 minutes or until heated through.

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