How do you cook pizza with tortillas in the air fryer?

Start by lightly brushing both sides of your tortilla with olive oil. Add your sauce, shredded mozzarella, and toppings. Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees and cook the tortilla pizza for 5–6 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden brown. Always cook in a single layer for even crisping.

Can you fry tortillas in an air fryer?

Yes! Tortillas crisp beautifully in the air fryer. Simply brush with oil and air fry at 375 degrees for 3–4 minutes per side to make homemade chips or a crispy base for toppings. Corn tortillas get especially crunchy, while flour ones become slightly puffed and golden.

How long does a tortilla pizza take to cook?

Most tortilla pizzas cook in 5 to 6 minutes at 375 degrees . Timing can vary depending on your air fryer's model and tortilla thickness, so keep an eye on the pizza around the 4-minute mark to avoid overcooking.

Why is my tortilla pizza soggy?

Sogginess is often caused by too much sauce, watery toppings, or not preheating your air fryer. To fix this, pat any veggies dry before using them, use less sauce, and consider pre-crisping the tortilla for 1–2 minutes before adding toppings.

Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza – The Best 9-Step Crispy & Easy Recipe Guide

Name: Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza – The Ultimate Quick & Crispy Recipe Guide
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1 large (8-inch) flour tortilla; 2-3 tablespoons pizza sauce (or marinara, pesto); 1/4 – 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Your favorite toppings (e.g., pepperoni, cooked sausage, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, spinach); Optional: Pinch of Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, olive oil spray

Ingredients

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1 large (8-inch) flour tortilla

2–3 tablespoons pizza sauce (or marinara, pesto)

1/4 – 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Your favorite toppings (e.g., pepperoni, cooked sausage, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, spinach)

Optional: Pinch of Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, olive oil spray

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Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes. (Some air fryers recommend pre-crisping the tortilla for 1-2 minutes first for extra crispiness, especially if you tend to overload toppings. If doing so, gently place the tortilla in and cook before adding sauce and toppings).

Place Tortilla: Carefully place the tortilla into the air fryer basket. (It’s often easier to assemble directly in the basket to avoid transfer issues).

Add Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border for the crust. Avoid overloading with sauce to prevent sogginess.

Layer Toppings: Layer your desired toppings. For lighter toppings like pepperoni or spinach, it’s often best to place them under the cheese to prevent them from flying around in the air fryer.

Add Cheese & Season: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings. If using, lightly spray the edges of the tortilla with olive oil spray and sprinkle with Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes.

Air Fry: Air fry for 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the tortilla edges are golden brown and crispy. Cooking times can vary, so check after 3-4 minutes.

Serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the air fryer using tongs or a spatula. Let cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your quick and delicious personal pizza!

Notes

For the crispiest crust, don’t overload with sauce or toppings.

If your air fryer tends to blow lightweight toppings around, place them under the cheese.

This recipe is perfect for customizing – try different sauces (BBQ, Alfredo) or cheese blends (cheddar, provolone, parmesan).

You can use whole wheat, low-carb, or gluten-free tortillas.

Author: Sarah
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: ~320–400