Classic Margherita Pizza

Enjoy a simple, homemade Margherita pizza with a thin, crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and perfectly melted mozzarella cheese, prepared easily in your air fryer.

Ingredients

• 1 ball pizza dough
• 3 tbsp tomato sauce
• 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• optional fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. 1Knead the pizza dough

   

   Place the dough ball onto a lightly floured silicone mat. Use the palms of your hands to knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, preparing it for rolling.

   Tip: If the dough feels too sticky, add a light dusting of flour to the mat to make it easier to work with.
2. 2Roll out the crust

   

   Using a wooden rolling pin, flatten the ball of dough on your mat. Apply even pressure while rolling to shape it into a thin, circular pizza crust.

   Tip: Roll from the center outwards to ensure an even thickness across the entire crust.
3. 3Apply tomato sauce

   

   Take a generous spoonful of tomato sauce and spread it evenly across the surface of the flattened pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

   Tip: Use the back of the spoon to gently distribute the sauce in a circular motion.
4. 4Season with salt

   

   Evenly sprinkle a pinch of salt over the layer of tomato sauce on the pizza base to enhance the overall flavor.

   Tip: Be careful not to over-salt, as the sauce may already contain some sodium.
5. 5Season with black pepper

   

   Add a dash of freshly ground black pepper over the sauced pizza base to add a mild, aromatic heat.

   Tip: Freshly ground pepper provides more flavor than pre-ground pepper.
6. 6Drizzle with oil

   

   Carefully drizzle a spoonful of oil over the seasoned tomato sauce layer to add richness and help the toppings cook evenly.

   Tip: Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor outcome.
7. 7Add mozzarella cheese

   

   Take a generous handful of shredded mozzarella cheese and spread it evenly over the pizza base. Ensure the cheese covers the tomato sauce layer thoroughly to create a delicious, melted crust once cooked.

   Tip: For the best flavor, use fresh mozzarella and grate it yourself, though pre-shredded works well for convenience.
8. 8Transfer to air fryer

   

   Carefully slide the prepared pizza from the frying pan into an air fryer basket. Make sure the basket is lined with parchment paper beforehand to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.

   Tip: Use a wide spatula or carefully tilt the pan to guide the pizza into the basket without folding it.

Storing Leftovers

Burn It Off

Frequently Asked Questions