Texas Toast Pizza with Air Fryer Method (Print version)
Frozen garlic Texas toast turns into crisp, cheesy mini pizzas in the air fryer with sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
# Ingredients:
For the pizzas
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8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
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3/4 cup (180 ml) pizza sauce
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2 cups (225 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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80 mini pepperoni slices, or 3 oz (85 g) chopped regular pepperoni
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the air fryer to 360 F for 3 minutes. This helps the frozen toast crisp evenly right away.
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Place the frozen Texas toast in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 360 F for 3 minutes, working in batches if needed.
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Spread about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on each slice. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella, keeping most of the cheese on the bread.
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Top each slice with mini pepperoni, a pinch of Italian seasoning, and parmesan. Press the pepperoni lightly into the cheese so it stays put.
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Air fry at 300 F for 3 minutes, until the cheese is mostly melted and settled into the sauce.
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Raise the air fryer to 400 F and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and the toast edges are crisp. Rest 1 minute, garnish if desired, and serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Cook time may increase if your air fryer requires several batches.
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Best served right after cooking while the toast is crisp.