Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas
Meet the easy lunch or dinner that your kids will actually eat! Make Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas for a quick and easy meal. Crispy English Muffins topped with pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni.
These mini pizzas are so easy the kids can make them on their own. All you need are English muffins and your favorite pizza toppings! Serve them up with some fruit kabobs on the side for an easy kid-friendly meal.
Why You’ll Love These Easy English Muffin Pizzas
- What I love about this recipe is that it’s EASY! You don’t even need to turn on the oven – instead, we’re cooking the pizzas in the air fryer. It’s quick and they come out perfectly toasted with ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.
- We love pepperoni pizza, but any toppings you like will work on these. So, they’re not just for the kids – even adults love these mini pizzas.
- I keep the ingredients on hand so I can make a batch of air fryer English muffin pizzas whenever I need a quick dinner or lunch. I’ve even made these for parties – they make a great snack, too.
Ingredients for English Muffin Pizzas in the Air Fryer
- English muffins – for a heathier twist try whole wheat English muffins.
- Pizza sauce – Or you can use marinara sauce.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – Sometimes I use a shredded pizza cheese blend that has a mix of Italian-style cheeses.
- Mini pepperoni – These are the perfect size or, if you can’t find them, stack up some regular sliced pepperoni and cut them into quarters.
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How to Make Air Fryer English Muffins Recipe
Toast: Split each English muffin in have and place them in a single layer in the air fryer. Air fry them until they’re nice and toasted – about three minutes.
Add the Toppings: Spread the sauce on the muffins and top with the cheese and pepperoni.
Melt: Air fry them again until the cheese is melted!
How long does it take to toast an English muffin in the air fryer?
I like to toast them at 400°F for about three minutes. If you use a higher or lower cooking temperature, you will need to adjust the cooking time.
Tips for the BEST English Muffin Pizzas
- Air fry the muffins in a single layer with the cut-side up. This will ensure they toast evenly. If there’s not enough room, don’t stack them. Instead, cook them in batches for the best results.
- Don’t add too much sauce. Just spread enough on top to cover the muffin (leaving a little border) – you don’t want them to be soggy.
- Go easy on the toppings, too. Pick one or two favorites plus the cheese. If you add too many, your pizzas will get weighed down and will be hard to eat.
- Make sure you prebake the English Muffins then top them or you will get soggy pizzas.
Change Up the Pizza Toppings!
Just like regular pizza, these English muffin pizzas go with pretty much any topping you like. It’s a great way to use up ingredients you might have on hand, too! Here are some ideas:
- Meat: Try cooked crumbled bacon, crumbled cooked Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, or cooked ground beef.
- Cheese: Any good melting cheese will work like mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and provolone. You can also pair the cheese with some grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Vegetables: Sliced black olives, finely chopped bell pepper and onion or add some finely sliced mushrooms on top.
- Sauce: Instead of pizza sauce try making white pizzas with Alfredo sauce. Or, brush the English muffins with olive oil and skip the sauce.
What to Serve Them With
Pair these mini pizzas with salad, cooked veggies like broccoli, green beans, or peas. Or serve them with some tomato soup on the side.
They go great with frozen yogurt bites, strawberry banana popsicles, or yogurt bark for dessert!
These air fryer English muffin pizzas are so easy! You’ll love how quick they are – the perfect easy lunch or dinner your kiddos will love. Plus, they can help make them – that’s always a win in my book. Enjoy!
More Recipe Ideas for Kids
- Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups are super easy and another easy lunch idea!
- Learn how to make Homemade Uncrustables. They’re better than store-bought ones!
- Browse all of my favorite easy Lunch Ideas for Kids – there’s a ton of good ideas.
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Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas
Ingredients
- 6 English muffins split
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Arrange the English muffins in the air fryer with the split side up. Air fry for 3 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the English muffins from the air fryer and spread pizza sauce evenly on top of each one; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and top with mini pepperoni slices.
- Place back in the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or until the edges of the English muffin are golden and cheese is melted.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer this may need to be done in smaller batches.
Notes
- Air fry the muffins in a single layer with the cut-side up. This will ensure they toast evenly. If there’s not enough room, don’t stack them. Instead, cook them in batches for the best results.
- Don’t add too much sauce. Just spread enough on top to cover the muffin (leaving a little border) – you don’t want them to be soggy.
- Go easy on the toppings, too. Pick one or two favorites plus the cheese. If you add too many, your pizzas will get weighed down and will be hard to eat.
- Make sure you prebake the English Muffins then top them or you will get soggy pizzas.
