Description
Crispy tortilla pizza brings Italian-inspired flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort. Quick preparation and simple ingredients make this recipe a delightful meal for casual dining or quick snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 56 pepperoni slices (or favorite toppings: veggies, sausage, mushrooms, etc.)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese blend)
- 1 large flour tortilla (8–10 inches, whole wheat or regular)
- ¼ cup pizza sauce (or marinara sauce)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional, for garlicky kick)
- Fresh basil or red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lay a non-stick liner in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
- Base Creation: Center the tortilla on a flat surface, ensuring a crisp foundation for the pizza.
- Sauce Application: Spread tomato sauce evenly across the tortilla, maintaining a narrow border to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Cheese Layer: Distribute mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce, covering the entire surface with a smooth layer.
- Topping Arrangement: Scatter pepperoni slices strategically across the cheese for consistent flavor distribution.
- Cooking Process: Transfer the assembled tortilla pizza into the preheated air fryer, positioning it flat without folding or wrinkling.
- Baking Technique: Air fry for 4-5 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a golden-brown crust and perfectly melted cheese without burning.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the pizza carefully, allowing it to rest briefly for cheese stabilization and safe handling.
- Serving Preparation: Slice the pizza into wedges using a pizza cutter, creating clean and appealing portions.
- Optional Enhancement: Garnish with fresh basil leaves or red pepper flakes to elevate flavor profile and visual presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Tortilla Starch Burning: Use parchment paper or a non-stick liner to protect the tortilla from direct heat and prevent scorching.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Shred cheese finely and spread evenly to ensure uniform melting and prevent clumpy or unmelted patches.
- Avoid Soggy Crust: Pat tortilla dry before adding sauce to reduce moisture and maintain a crispy, crunchy base during air frying.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free or whole wheat options, and use plant-based cheese for vegan-friendly variations.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg