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Margherita Pizza
Pizza

Margherita Pizza

10 min🌡 375°F / 191°C

Simple, fresh, and incredibly good. Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil — the air fryer gives you that blistered pizzeria-style crust at home.

Ingredients

Store-bought pizza dough
or homemade
8 oz ball
San Marzano tomato sauce
or crushed tomatoes
¼ cup
Fresh mozzarella
torn, pat very dry
4 oz
Fresh basil leaves
added AFTER cooking
8-10 leaves
Olive oil
for brushing
1 tsp

Chef tips

💡Pat fresh mozzarella very dry — wet mozzarella makes pizza soggy
💡Add basil after cooking only — it wilts and burns if cooked
💡Pre-bake and flip crust — prevents sticking and ensures even crispiness
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Margherita Pizza Air Fryer Recipe | AirFryPerfect