Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious Red Baron French Bread Pizza prepared perfectly in the air fryer, delivering a crispy, golden crust with melty cheese and enhanced flavors from garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza
- 1 Red Baron French Bread Pizza, frozen
For Preparation
- 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 step is crucial for achieving a crunchy base immediately as the pizza starts cooking, so do not skip this.
- Prepare the Basket: While preheating, sprinkle an even layer of cornmeal over the air fryer basket. This prevents sticking and adds a delightful crunch to the crust.
- Brush the Pizza Crust: Take the frozen Red Baron French Bread Pizza and lightly brush the bottom side with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This ensures a golden, beautifully browned crust.
- Season the Pizza: Remove the pizza from packaging and pat off any ice crystals using paper towels. Lightly dust the top with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to boost flavor.
- Air Fry the Pizza: Place the two halves of the pizza in the basket without overlapping. Air fry at 380°F for five minutes. At the halfway point (2.5 minutes), rotate each half 180° to promote even cooking and browning.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: After five minutes, open the basket carefully and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top. This step gives a melty, flavorful finish without burning the cheese.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer the pizzas carefully to a cutting board and let them rest for one minute to allow the cheese to set slightly, making slicing easier and preserving the toppings.
Notes
- Preheating the air fryer is essential for a crispy crust.
- Using cornmeal in the basket prevents sticking and adds extra crunch.
- Lightly brushing olive oil on the crust creates a golden finish.
- Patting off any ice crystals avoids sogginess.
- Rotating the pizza halfway ensures even cooking.
- Adding Parmesan after cooking avoids burning while giving a melty cheesy topping.
- Letting the pizza rest helps toppings settle and cheese firm up for easy slicing.
