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Home / Recipes / Main Courses / Pizza / Air Fryer Pita Pizza [Pita Bread Cheese Pizza]

Air Fryer Pita Pizza [Pita Bread Cheese Pizza]

March 19, 2017 By Jill Selkowitz / 23 Comments Updated June 13, 2021 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Cheese Pizza

Air Fryer Pita Pizza is a quick 6 minute method for delicious cheese pizza. Top with pepperoni, onions, garlic or any of your favorites.

Air Fryer Pita Pizza

Air Fryer Pita Pizza

Looks so good, doesn’t it? It’s not reeeeallly pizza, but, hey, when you have a hankering and want it fast. It’s good, really good.  You may be wondering why, if I already make a really good pizza, what is up with this recipe. Well, while I do love my homemade, wonderful delicious Classic Margherita Pizza, there is also room for this Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Cheese Pizza.

I mean, it’s like really good man. From passing thought in the head to plate in like 10 minutes…what’s not to love? Plus, not everyone is interested in making Pizza Dough by scratch.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Air Fryer Pita Pizza

Cast of Ingredients for Air Fryer Pita Pizza

A perfect after lunch snack, which the kids will love. Adults love Air Fryer Pita Pizza too.

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  • Ingredients to Air Fryer Pita Pizza
  • Pepperoni and Cheese Pizza
  • Onions and Fresh Garlic Pizza
  • Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Cheese Pizza

Ingredients to Air Fryer Pita Pizza

  • Pita Bread
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Pepperoni and other Toppings

If you like cooking from scratch, make my famous Ultimate Pizza Sauce. I like to make big batch and freeze in ice cube trays.

If you want to make your own Pizza Dough, my New York Style Pizza Dough is fabulous, so check it out some time.

 

Air Fryer Onion and Fresh Garlic Pita Bread Pizza

Air Fryer Onion and Fresh Garlic Pita Bread Pizza

Pepperoni and Cheese Pizza

  • Take a spoon and swirl on some Pizza Sauce. Add the cheese and the Pepperoni.
  • As I do on my Classic Margherita Pizza, lightly drizzle a bit of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a circle over the Mozzarella Cheese.
  • You will notice that I use sliced Mozzarella Cheese, rather than grated. It’s just my preference; use whatever you like.

You can even omit the Extra Virgin Olive Oil if you like, but it gives the pizza a really nice flavor.

 

Air Fryer Onion and Fresh Garlic Pita Bread Pizza

Air Fryer Onion and Fresh Garlic Pita Bread Pizza

Onions and Fresh Garlic Pizza

  • Onion and Fresh Garlic are my Pizza toppings of choice.
  • When I make my Classic Margherita Pizza, I have to be careful not to get any Onions on the hubs side. Somehow, they always migrate.
  • Make sure to slice the Onions very thin, so that they will cook and not be crunchy. I put them and the Minced Garlic on under the Cheese, so that the Garlic won’t get burnt.
  • Lightly drizzle a bit of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a circle over the Mozzarella Cheese.

 

Place in Air Fryer, Use a Trivet and Bake

Place in Air Fryer, Use a Trivet and Bake

When making real, honest to goodness, Pizza, you need a very hot oven. Pizza only needs a few minutes to cook. In the Air Fryer and with Pita Bread, we need a lower temperature for a longer time to give the Pita a chance to warm up and not burn, since it is already cooked.

The Toppings will have a chance to cook through and the Cheese will become bubbly. The Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Cheese Pizza, will be done in just 6 minutes.

Air Fryers tend to cook quicker than ovens, I have found and different brands of Air Fryers cook different from each other.

The timing for the Phillips Air Fryer and the Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer, seem to be the same and appear to cook quicker than other Brands.

Therefore, keep an eye on the Pizza, as yours might be done in 5 minutes, or it may be 7 minutes.

So that the Cheese and Toppings don’t fly all over the place, use a Short Legged Trivet to keep things in place.

 

Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Pizza

Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Pizza

My husband, who KNOWS New York Pizza better than most people…… actually enjoys this Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Cheese Pizza recipe. He worked in the City for Years and has had Pizza from everywhere. He also says my New York Style Pizza Dough recipe has the right bite and chew and tastes like the best New York Pizza. He is not one to hand out compliments easily, so…….

If you love chicken sandwiches, check out my Air Fryer Chick fil A Chicken Sandwich. It is another delicious lunch, that is very easy. Enjoy.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer
  • di Oro Living Silicone Spatulas Set
  • Rachael Ray Stoneware EVOO Oil Dispensing Bottle
  • Short Legged Trivet

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Pizza

Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Cheese Pizza

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Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 1 Pita Bread
  • 1 Tablespoon Pizza Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mozarella Cheese
  • 1 drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Stainless Steel Short Legged Trivet

Toppings

  • 7 slices Pepperoni or more
  • 1/4 cup Sausage
  • 1 Tablespoon Yellow/Brown Onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Garlic minced

Instructions

  • Use a spoon and swirl Pizza Sauce on to Pita Bread.  Add your favorite toppings and Cheese.  Add a little drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil over top of Pizza.
  • Place in Air Fryer and place a Trivet over Pita Bread.  Cook at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.  Carefully remove from Air Fryer and cut.
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Comments

  1. Angie says

    August 8, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    Why do you put a trivet over pita bread pizza

    Reply
  2. Lulu says

    July 15, 2019 at 4:31 am

    If I use shredded mozzarella cheese will this fly around in the air fryer?

    Reply
  3. Joanne l Pettis says

    February 4, 2019 at 8:32 am

    I’m getting the new power air fryer any day now. I liked the recipe
    pics & ingredients.

    Reply
  4. Jamie says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:06 am

    5 stars
    I made these earlier for my kids as a treat for when they got home from school – they LOVED them! So simple to make too, thank-you for sharing!

    – Jamie
    x

    Reply
  5. Karin says

    August 18, 2018 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Hi. This looks delish. What size pita? And how do you get it out of the air fryer w/o burning yourself?

    Reply
  6. David Hersher says

    August 11, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    For pizza try this:

    1 cup self rising flour ( plus more, if needed, for kneading )

    1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

    That’s it.

    I precook the dough for 5 minutes 380 F ( spray with cooking spray )
    then flip dough and cook 5 more minutes

    Then top and cook until toppings are hot and cheese is melted.

    You won’t believe how good!

    Reply
  7. Suzanne says

    June 29, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    Air fryer pizza is the best. I love it and keep the ingredients on hand because it is delicious and quick. Two minutes to throw together and 7 minutes to OMG Yum! I use the Garlic Naan bread from Walmart and use very thin sliced pepperoni which I stick under the cheese to keep it from becoming airborne! So good, so fast! In my book that is a win win!

    Reply
  8. Donna says

    March 28, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    I don’t have a metal trivet, do l really need to use one?

    Reply
  9. Nancy Riddel says

    January 19, 2018 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    I made this today and it was a big hit! Thank you for this delicious and easy pizza recipe!

    Reply
  10. Kathy says

    January 11, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    I have been making these for a few weeks before I saw them on your site. I love pizza but after having a heart attack, I have really been watching my sodium. Regular pizza is loaded with sodium. Pita bread is fairly low and I have found a fairly low sodium sauce. Love these and so much healthier.

    Reply
  11. lois dynes says

    January 9, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Where do I find this trivet?

    Reply
  12. Jean Lunt says

    January 1, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    Looks delicious! Would it work with using only 1/2 pita (like splitting it to stuff only completely take off the top)so the crust is thinner and it has less calories? Just looking for calorie savings. Or would it be too thin to crisp up?

    Reply
  13. jassonkna says

    November 21, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    5 stars
    So nice!

    Reply
  14. Shirley says

    November 20, 2017 at 5:44 am

    Any hints on how to remove from fryer without messing up pizza or burning hands?

    Reply
  15. lois says

    November 13, 2017 at 11:18 am

    Do you need the trivet?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 14, 2017 at 2:17 am

      Yes, otherwise the toppings will fly around. Jill

      Reply
  16. April says

    June 21, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    These are so easy once you have all your toppings ready, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  17. Kathi says

    June 13, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    Why do you have to put a trivet on it?? What’s the purpose??

    Reply
    • Titan Tyler says

      September 2, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      the air might make it flop around. I use 3 tooth pics at an angle

      Reply
  18. Sonya U says

    May 11, 2017 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    Looks amazing! Where or what can you use in place of trivit? Is this something I can get at Bed,Bath and Beyond or is it specifically designed for airfryer? ? Your site is the BEST! You give great simplistic tips, thanks

    Reply
    • Jill says

      May 19, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      Sonya~

      The trivet I use, is what I use in my pressure cooker. So glad you like my site. Jill

      Reply
  19. Suzanne says

    April 17, 2017 at 3:39 am

    5 stars
    Great! Thanks!

    Reply
  20. Robert Shannon says

    March 20, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    This looks pretty good. Another tool that works really well for this is the Presto Pizzazz, my go-to pizza and cheese crisp machine.

    Reply

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