Air fryer pizzas made with pita bread are a tasty, lighter take on classic pizza. The pita serves as a thin crust that crisps up beautifully in the air fryer, giving you a golden, crunchy base in minutes.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Top pita rounds with your favorite pizza sauce, cheese and toppings, then cook them in the air fryer until the cheese melts and the crust is crisp. It’s a fast, customizable meal that’s excellent for lunch, dinner or a quick snack.
This recipe takes only minutes and requires minimal cleanup, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you want a simple, satisfying bite.
The pizzas are typically ready in under 10 minutes depending on your air fryer and toppings.
Ingredients Needed Pita Pizzas
- Pita Bread – Round pita makes an ideal thin crust. Low-calorie options like Joseph’s work well; small naan rounds or mini pizza crusts are good alternatives that fit easily in most air fryer baskets.
- Pizza sauce – Use your favorite store-bought sauce or homemade marinara.
- Part-skim mozzarella cheese – Gives melty texture with fewer calories than full-fat cheese.
- Turkey pepperoni – About 6 to 8 slices per pita, or adjust to taste.
- See the recipe card below for exact measurements and full ingredient list.
How to Make Air Fryer Pepperoni Pita Pizza
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Place one pita in the air fryer basket. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over the pita, sprinkle with 1 oz of part-skim mozzarella, and arrange turkey pepperoni on top. Air fry for about 6 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pita edge is golden and crisp.
Serving size: 1 pita pizza.
Recipe note: pepperoni can shift during cooking in the air fryer; press pieces back into place if needed before serving.
Tips for Using Air Fryers
Air fryers are great for quick, simple meals. Keep these tips in mind:
- Don’t overload the pita with toppings — too many can make the crust soggy.
- If using raw dough, prebake the crust for a couple of minutes before adding sauce and toppings.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone liner to make clean-up easier, but ensure airflow isn’t blocked.
Recipe FAQs
Some air fryers require preheating, while others don’t. Check your air fryer manual for the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Yes. Use a thin crust such as pita or naan, add sauce, cheese and toppings, and cook until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melted.
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Pepperoni Pita Pizzas
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 1
- Category: Easy
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
Quick and easy pizzas made in the air fryer using pita as a simple, crisp crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Joseph’s Pita Bread (approx. 60 calories)
- 1 tablespoon pizza sauce
- 1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Place one pita in the air fryer basket. Spread sauce over the pita, add cheese and pepperoni, and air fry for about 6 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is crisp.
- Serve immediately. Serving size: 1 pita pizza.
Notes
myWW points: Blue 4; Green 4; Purple 4.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 597mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g