English Muffin Pizza (Air Fryer Recipe) (2024)

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This English Muffin Pizza recipe couldn’t be any easier to make. Gather up just 5 simple ingredients for a quick meal or snack. Even better, you can skip the oven and make English muffin pizzas in the air fryer in minutes!

English Muffin Pizza

I’m always looking for family friendly recipes that can be made quickly and are easy for the kids to help with.

That’s why you’ll love this English muffin pizza recipe — it’s definitely one to keep in your regular rotation.

It’s a great option for parties and sleepovers too! Set out all of the supplies with a variety of toppings and let your guests create their own unique English muffin pizza.

Not a fan of sourdough? Try French bread air fryer pizza instead. It comes together just as quickly, and you can make larger batches in the oven if needed.

You can also transform this family favorite into bites and bombs for easy snacking or meal prep.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• English Muffins – If you’re unfamiliar, this is a round, flat bread full of nooks and crannies.

  While it’s often split open and served with butter or jam, it also makes the perfect base for English muffin pizza!

• Pizza Sauce – Since this English muffin pizza recipe is all about ease, grab a jar of your favorite sauce from the store.

  You can also whip up a batch of my 5-minute marinara if you’re feeding a crowd.

• Cheese – Mozzarella is the classic choice! Bagged shreds work just fine for this English muffin pizzas air fryer recipe, but feel free to grate it fresh.
  
• Italian Seasoning – I like the boost of flavor this blend adds to English muffin pizzas, but it’s entirely optional.

  You could also stick with dried parsley or oregano if you prefer.

English Muffin Pizzas Air Fryer Recipe Tips

• Don’t add too much sauce.

Less is more in this case since the sauce will seep into all of the nooks and crannies.

Too much will cause your English muffin pizza to become soggy — no matter how long you cook it!

• Separate English muffins with a fork.

Insert the tines of a fork into one side where the perforation marks are.

Move it in and out all the way around the entire outside. Then, you can easily pull the two halves apart!

• Make ahead instructions:

Assemble each English muffin pizza how you’d like, then arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Freeze for 1-2 hours, until solid, then wrap each one in plastic and store in a freezer safe bag. Or, stack in a container with a layer of parchment in between.

When you’re ready to eat, pop one in the air fryer straight from the freezer and cook for 10-12 minutes at 375°F.

Topping Ideas for English Muffin Pizzas

Get creative and see what interesting combinations you can come up with! Use any of your favorite toppings, but be sure to pre-cook any meat.

Depending on how high you pile the ingredients on your air fryer English muffin pizzas, you may need to add an extra minute or two to the cooking time.

• Meats: sausage, bacon, shredded chicken, cubed ham, ground beef
  
• Veggies: olives, bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes
  
• Cheese: cheddar, Mexican blend, Romano, Monterey Jack
  
• Sauces: Alfredo, barbecue, pesto
  
• Extras: basil, hot sauce, grated Parmesan, pineapple

English Muffin Pizza Recipe FAQ

Enjoy!
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Originally published July 2021, updated and republished August 2023

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