This Stouffer’s French bread pizza in air fryer recipe is so simple to make. A quick and easy air fryer recipe. All it takes is 6 minutes for these frozen pizza breads to be hot, crispy, and delicious. A delicious snack, appetizer, or meal in just a matter of minutes is always a win in my book.
I love French bread pizza and I have made it for years for the family. I used to make it using a loaf of French bread and then pile all the toppings on myself, but as my kids got older – as did their friends – and it just took too much time to make the massive amount of this dish that a hoard of starving teenagers can eat. That’s when I started making frozen French bread pizza. Then, I got an air fryer a few years back, and things got even easier. I love to make French bread pizza in the air fryer because it comes out perfectly crispy and melty every time, and it cooks up faster than it does in a traditional oven.
Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
My favorite brand of French bread pizza has always been Stouffer’s. I’m not sure if it’s actually superior to other brands or if I just love Stouffer’s because I grew up on it. Whatever the reason, that’s the box I always reach for in the frozen food section.
Cooked in the air fryer, this French bread pizza gets a golden and crispy crust on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and the toppings get all melty and golden brown every time. Every bite is perfection. I love keeping it on hand for quick lunches, afternoon snacks, and even dinners in a pinch.
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
- It’s so fast and easy to make using frozen pizza bread.
- It only uses one ingredient, and it’s easy to find in the freezer section of the grocery store.
- Everyone loves pizza bread.
Air Fryer French Bread Pizza Ingredients
It only takes one ingredient to make this recipe. Easy peasy!
- Frozen Pepperoni French Bread (Your preferred brand, but I use Stouffer’s).
How to Make Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
It only takes a few steps and less than 10 minutes to make this tasty treat.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
Step 2: Arrange the Pepperoni
Remove the pizza bread from the packaging and arrange the pepperoni evenly over the top of the pizza bread.
Step 3: Air Fry
Place the French bread pizza in the air fryer basket, leaving room between each piece. Then, air fryer for 6 minutes. Carefully remove the basket and let the pizza bread cool for about a minute. Then, serve and enjoy!
Air Fryer French Bread Pizza Tips
- Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the air fryer for proper cooking. It’s a myth that air fryers don’t have to be preheated.
Topping Ideas
The thing that’s so much fun about any kind of pizza recipe is that you have so much room to play with it. You can add any of your favorite toppings to this French bread to make it your own. Some of my favorite toppings include:
- Chopped bacon
- Italian sausage (cooked first)
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Diced jalapenos
- Olives
French Bread Pizza FAQ
If you have questions about this recipe, then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about French bread pizza.
It was created in 1960 in Ithica, New York by the owner of Hot Truck, Bob Petrillose. The story goes that he didn’t like selling pizza by the slice so he added pizza toppings to French bread and called it PMP – Poor Man’s Pizza.
No, you don’t. An air fryer is just a small convection oven. You can cook frozen foods in it just like you would in a traditional oven.
Yes, and this recipe is the way. Cooking pizza French bread pizza in the air fryer makes the bread nice and crispy on all sides.
You sure can! An air fryer is just a small convection oven, which means that if you can cook it in an oven, you can cook it in an air fryer.
What to Serve with Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
I like to serve a simple salad with my French bread pizza in the same way that I would if I were serving a regular pizza. Pizza bread is a hefty, hearty dish, so you don’t need much of anything to go with it. Here are a few more delicious pizza type recipes you’ll enjoy as well. Our Pizza Monkey Bread Casserole and these Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels are always a hit with the family.
How to Store and Reheat
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat it, pop it in the air fryer for 4 to 5 minutes at 320 degrees.
Try This Easy Air Fryer Pizza Today
This delicious air fryer French bread pizza is ready in under 10 minutes and always a crowd-please. It goes straight from the freeze to the air fryer to your plate. That’s all there is to it. It’s the perfect dish for parties or dinner when you’re rushed. Give this recipe a try, and I guarantee you’ll never make pizza bread in a regular oven again.
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French Bread Pizza in Air Fryer Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box frozen pepperoni French bread pizza (2 count)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 390° for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Remove pizza bread from the plastic wrappers and arrange pepperoni pieces evenly over the top of the pizza bread.
- Place each piece in the basket.
- Cook for 6 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the basket, cut into desired sizes and enjoy.
- If more time is needed, cook at 1 minute intervals.
Notes
- Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the air fryer for proper cooking. It’s a myth that air fryers don’t have to be preheated.
It’s like thick crust pizza but better. I love it!
Awww. yeah. This has the perfect flavor. It’s like a super thick crust. I dipped it in ranch, and it was perfection.
Super easy and delicious! I love the air-fryer for quick and easy meals like this.