How long to cook pizza in an air fryer

At-a-glance cooking parameters

Temperature

380 °F

193 °C

Total time

8 min

per single layer

Flipping

Not needed

Internal temp

—

use visual cue

Pizza air-fries at 380 °F (193 °C) for about 8 minutes — no flipping — until the crust is crisp and the cheese is bubbling. Cook a small fresh or par-baked pizza on a sheet of parchment for the first few minutes, then slide it onto the bare basket to crisp the bottom. Keep it small enough to fit without the edges curling up the basket walls.

Per serving

Approximate values for a single portion of pizza (USDA baseline, cooked, includes light air-fryer oil spray).

Calories

280 kcal

Protein

12 g

Fat

11 g

Carbs

32 g

Pizza in popular air fryer brands

Adjusted for how each brand actually heats. Tap a brand name to see every food we calibrate for it.

Cooking pizza differently?

Times and technique change when starting from frozen or reheating leftovers. Open the matching guide for the right temp, time and brand notes.

• From frozenFrozen Pizza in an Air Fryer380 °F · 8 min · no flip4 brand variants covered
• Reheat leftoverReheat Pizza in an Air Fryer350 °F · 4 min · no flipRestore-the-crisp technique

How to tell it’s done

The cheese is melted and bubbling with a few golden spots and the crust edge is crisp and browned. A pale, floppy crust needs more time directly on the basket.

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Prep

   Bring ingredients close to room temperature. No spray — brush the crust edge with a little oil for color if you like.

2. 2

   Season

   Season with marinara, mozzarella, olive oil, oregano, basil.

3. 3

   Load

   Arrange one 6–8 inch pizza, serving 1–2. for best convection airflow.

4. 4

   Cook

   Set the air fryer to 380 °F (193 °C) and cook for 8 minutes total.

5. 5

   Check & rest

   Check the visual doneness cue and serve immediately for best texture.

6. 6

   Store

   Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer to restore the crisp crust.

Watch out for

• !Start on parchment, then finish on the bare basket so the bottom crisps.
• !Keep the pizza small enough to fit flat without curling up the walls.
• !Don't overload toppings — a heavy, wet center stays soggy.
• !Watch the cheese; it goes from bubbling to burnt quickly.

FAQ about pizza in an air fryer

What temperature should I cook pizza at in an air fryer?

Cook pizza at 380 °F (193 °C). The convection air at this temperature cooks the centre evenly while still browning the surface.

How long does pizza take in an air fryer?

Pizza takes 8 minutes at 380 °F (193 °C) with no flipping needed. Cook in a single layer for the air to circulate.

Do you need to flip pizza in an air fryer?

No — pizza cooks evenly without flipping. The convection air reaches all sides simultaneously. Flipping is only needed for dense or thick foods where one side sits against the basket grate; this food does not benefit from it.

Do you need to preheat the air fryer for pizza?

Preheating is optional for pizza — most modern air fryers reach temperature in under 2 minutes and the food's total cook time already accounts for the ramp-up. If you do preheat, reduce the total time by 1–2 minutes and check earlier than usual.

Can I cook frozen pizza in an air fryer?

Yes. From frozen, cook at 380 °F (193 °C) for 8 minutes. The dedicated guide has brand-by-brand timings for Red Baron, DiGiorno, Totino's and more. Open the frozen pizza guide →

Can I reheat leftover pizza in an air fryer?

Yes. Reheat at 350 °F (177 °C) for 4 minutes. The reheat guide covers the full restore-the-crisp technique. Open the pizza slice reheat guide →