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Quick & Customizable English Muffin Pizzas (Oven and Air Fryer)

Two delicious pepperoni english muffin pizza halves topped with melted mozzarella cheese and dried herbs on a white plate.
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Make fast, cheesy English Muffin Pizzas in minutes. This recipe is simple, kid-friendly, and works great in the oven or air fryer for a perfect weeknight shortcut.

Ingredients

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  • 4 English muffins, split
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the English muffin halves cut-side up on a baking sheet or directly in the air fryer basket.
  3. Lightly toast the muffin halves for 2-3 minutes in the oven or 1 minute in the air fryer until slightly crisp. This prevents sogginess.
  4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each toasted muffin half.
  5. Top each muffin with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and any other desired toppings like olives or vegetables.
  6. Oven Method: Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Air Fryer Method: Cook for 4-6 minutes, checking halfway, until the cheese is melted and the edges of the muffin are golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For a breakfast pizza, substitute the pizza sauce with scrambled eggs and add cooked sausage or bacon.
  • To freeze for later, assemble the pizzas completely (sauce, cheese, toppings) but do not cook. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer frozen pizzas to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
  • This recipe is budget friendly and works well for meal prep snacks.

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