Description
A quick and delicious way to enjoy Red Baron French Bread Pizza using an air fryer for a perfectly crisp crust and melty cheese topping.
Ingredients
Pizza
- 1 Red Baron French Bread Pizza, frozen
Toppings & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F and let it run for three minutes. This preheating step ensures a crunchy base for your pizza.
- Prepare Basket: While preheating, sprinkle an even layer of cornmeal across the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and add crunch.
- Brush Pizza Crust: Lightly brush the bottom of the frozen pizza with olive oil to help achieve a golden browned crust.
- Season the Pizza: Remove packaging and pat off ice crystals with paper towels. Lightly dust garlic powder and Italian seasoning on top to enhance flavor.
- Air Fry Pizza: Place pizza halves in the basket without overlapping. Air fry at 380°F for five minutes, rotating each half 180° halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: After five minutes, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and let it melt to create a flavorful finishing touch.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer pizzas to a cutting board and allow to rest for one minute so cheese can set slightly, making slicing easier while keeping toppings intact.
Notes
- Preheating the air fryer basket is crucial for a crispy crust.
- Rotating the pizza halfway promotes even cooking and browning.
- Patting ice crystals off the frozen pizza prevents sogginess.
- Adding Parmesan cheese near the end prevents burning while allowing it to melt nicely.
- Resting the pizza after cooking helps toppings settle and improves slicing.
