Air fryer Pizza Margherita: With Flavorful Homemade Sauce

Get ready to revolutionize your pizza nights with this mouthwatering Air fryer Pizza Margherita, featuring a vibrant, homemade sauce that will leave you craving more! Imagine a pizza where the crust is perfectly crisp and golden, the cheese is delightfully melted, and the flavors are bursting with freshness, all thanks to the magic of your air fryer.

The Perfect Sauce and Air Fryer Magic: Elevating Pizza to New Heights

The secret to this pizza’s irresistible taste lies in the homemade sauce, which is the heart of its flavor. To begin with, we start with ripe tomatoes, which are simmered with aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a touch of oregano. As a result, this combination creates a sauce that is both tangy and savory, with layers of flavor that infuse every bite of your pizza. Furthermore, the air fryer works wonders here, cooking your pizza to perfection in a fraction of the time compared to a traditional oven. In addition, it ensures an evenly crisped crust and bubbling cheese, elevating the entire dish. Therefore, the sauce and air fryer together create a perfect harmony, making each bite a delightful experience.

“Elevate your pizza game with the air fryer’s magic, where every slice of Air Fryer Pizza Margherita becomes a masterpiece of homemade bliss.”

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Golden Crust and Fresh Flavors: A Perfect Pizza Made Easy

With the air fryer’s even heat distribution, each slice comes out with a golden, crunchy crust that holds up beautifully under the generous layers of rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella. Top it off with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil just before serving, and you’ve got a pizza that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive yet effortless dinner party dish, this Air Fryer Pizza Margherita is sure to become your go-to recipe. It’s a celebration of classic flavors, made easy with modern technology. So, roll out that dough, spread on that homemade sauce, and let your air fryer work its magic—your taste buds will thank you!

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Follow our easy step-by-step recipes for clear, simple instructions that make cooking a delight. Perfect for any skill level, these guides ensure tasty results every time.

How to make Pizza Dough

1. Add 3/4 cup lukewarm water, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast, and 1/4 cup ‘00’ pizza flour. Rest the mixture for 5 minutes.

2. After 5 minutes, add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Rest the mixture for 5 minutes again.

3. Add 2 cups ‘00’ pizza flour and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Knead the dough well.

4. Knead a soft dough. The dough should feel smooth when you poke it with a finger. Add a little bit of water if the dough feels stiff. It’s important to knead soft dough at this stage. Otherwise, the pizzas might become dry.

5. Preheat the Airfryer at 60 °C for 1 minute. Add the dough to the air fryer basket. Rest the dough for 1 and 1/2 hours. After every 30 minutes, stretch and fold the dough. Repeat the process after every 30 minutes. You will need to stretch it three times in total.

How to make Pizza Sauce

1. In a cooking pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 chopped onion, and 1 chopped bell pepper. Fry it until golden brown.

2. Add 4 chopped tomatoes and 2 cups grated carrots. Stir for a while until the vegetables are mixed.

3. Add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of mixed herbs spice, and 1 tablespoon of dried oregano. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable stock powder, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup water. If you don’t want the sauce to be spicy, you can adjust the chili powder in the sauce. Cook the sauce for 1 hour. Cooking it for 1 hour makes the sauce really flavourful. If you have limited time, you can cook it for 15 minutes as well. If the sauce is sticking to the pan in the end, add a little bit of water.

4. After an hour, add the sauce to the blender and make a smooth paste. The sauce must not have any water left in it before adding to the blender.

How to Shape the Pizza Dough

1. Divide the dough into three parts. Take one dough ball for rolling. Dust the plate with enough pizza flour.

2. Stretch the pizza dough with your hand to form a circular shape. You can use the roller as well. Rolling can make the pizza flat, so I recommend making pizza with your hands.

3. Raise the edges of the pizza by pushing down the dough 2 cm from the edges. With this technique, you can skip rolling the edges over the sauce at the end.

How to Bake pizza in Air fryer

1. Put the rolled dough in the Air fryer basket.

2. Add 2 tablespoons of sauce and spread it evenly. Leave a 2 cm gap from the edges. Add finely chopped bell pepper and parsley on top. At this point, you can add any topping you like to the pizza. Make sure to avoid water-rich vegetables like baby tomatoes, as they can make the pizza soggy.

3. Put a generous amount of grated mozzarella cheese on top. You can add parmesan cheese as well. Be sure to use a coarse grater to grate the mozzarella cheese. If you finely grate mozzarella, it will burn quickly.

4. Bake the pizza at 200 °C for 8 minutes.

5. Your delicious Air Fryer Pizza Margherita is ready!

A Game-Changing Pizza: Crispy, Guilt-Free, and Bursting with Flavor

In conclusion, this Air Fryer Pizza Margherita, paired with a flavorful homemade sauce, is not just a recipe; in fact, it’s a game changer for your weeknight dinners and weekend indulgences. Moreover, the air fryer’s ability to deliver that perfect crispy crust with minimal oil is truly revolutionary. As a result, you can enjoy a guilt-free pizza experience without sacrificing any of the traditional deliciousness. Furthermore, the homemade tomato sauce, with its blend of fresh herbs and rich flavors, elevates this pizza from ordinary to extraordinary. Consequently, each bite offers a burst of taste that enhances the overall experience. Therefore, this pizza is not only a healthier option but also a more flavorful one, making it a standout choice for any occasion.

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Effortless Preparation, Flavorful Results: A Pizza Everyone Will Love

Preparing this pizza is a breeze, especially thanks to the air fryer’s quick cooking time and ease of use. As a result, you’ll find yourself effortlessly whipping up this classic favorite in no time. Furthermore, you’ll impress family and friends alike with your newfound culinary prowess. In addition, the combination of a crisp, golden crust, creamy mozzarella, and the vibrant, zesty sauce creates a perfect harmony of flavors in each slice. Consequently, every bite is a delightful balance of textures and tastes that will have everyone coming back for more. So, not only is this pizza easy to make, but it’s also sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite in your home.

Air fryer Pizza Margherita: With Flavorful Homemade sauce

Pizza, pizza, pizza! Who doesn't love a juicy, mouth-watering pizza? But the pizza recipe has so many steps that we prefer to buy it from outside! But once you try this recipe, I can assure you that you will crave this pizza again and again! This was the first major recipe I cooked when I bought the air fryer last year. To be honest, this recipe pioneered my whole cooking journey. My family loved it so much that it became our signature Sunday special! This video will make you wonder how such an amazing pizza can be made in an air fryer. But as they say, you never try you never know!

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 3

Calories 224 kcal

Ingredients

  

To make Pizza Dough

• 3/4 cup lukewarm water
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1/4 cup ‘00’ pizza flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups ‘00’ pizza flour
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil

To Make Pizza Sauce

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 chopped bell pepper
• 4 chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of mixed herbs spice
• 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of vegetable stock powder
• 2 teaspoons of chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

 

How to make Pizza Dough

• Add 3/4 cup lukewarm water, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast, and 1/4 cup ‘00’ pizza flour. Rest the mixture for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Rest the mixture for 5 minutes again.
• Add 2 cups ‘00’ pizza flour and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Knead the dough well.
• Knead a soft dough. The dough should feel smooth when you poke it with a finger. Add a little bit of water if the dough feels stiff. It’s important to knead soft dough at this stage. Otherwise, the pizzas might become dry.
• Preheat the Airfryer at 60 °C for 1 minute. Add the dough to the air fryer basket. Rest the dough for 1 and 1/2 hours. After every 30 minutes, stretch and fold the dough. Repeat the process after every 30 minutes. You will need to stretch it three times in total.

How to make Pizza Sauce

• In a cooking pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 chopped onion, and 1 chopped bell pepper. Fry it until golden brown.
• Add 4 chopped tomatoes and 2 cups grated carrots. Stir for a while until the vegetables are mixed.
• Add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of mixed herbs spice, and 1 tablespoon of dried oregano. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable stock powder, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup water. Cook the sauce for 1 hour. Cooking it for 1 hour makes the sauce really flavourful. If you have limited time, you can cook it for 15 minutes as well. If the sauce is sticking to the pan in the end, add a little bit of water.
• After an hour, add the sauce to the blender and make a smooth paste. The sauce must not have any water left in it before adding to the blender.

How to Shape the Pizza Dough

• Divide the dough into three parts. Take one doughball for rolling. Dust the plate with enough pizza flour.
• Stretch the pizza dough with your hand to form a circular shape. You can use the roller as well. Rolling can make the pizza flat, so I recommend making pizza with your hands.
• Raise the edges of the pizza by pushing down the dough 2 cm from the edges. With this technique, you can skip rolling the edges over the sauce at the end.

How to Bake pizza in Air fryer

• Put the rolled dough in the Air fryer basket.
• Add 2 tablespoons of sauce and spread it evenly. Leave a 2 cm gap from the edges. Add finely chopped bell pepper and parsley on top. At this point, you can add any topping you like to the pizza. Make sure to avoid water-rich vegetables like baby tomatoes, as they can make the pizza soggy.
• Put a generous amount of grated mozzarella cheese on top. You can add parmesan cheese as well. Be sure to use a coarse grater to grate the mozzarella cheese. If you finely grate mozzarella, it will burn quickly.
• Bake the pizza at 200 °C for 8 minutes.
• Your delicious Air Fryer Pizza Margherita is ready!

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