Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package garlic Texas toast (usually contains 8 pieces)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (mini pepperoni works great too)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra garlic flavor)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for heat (optional)
Instructions
- Take the garlic Texas toast directly from the freezer – no need to thaw!
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F for about 2 minutes.
- Place the frozen garlic toast pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to work in batches.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each piece of toast, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add pepperoni slices on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over each piece. If using, add a pinch of Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Cook at 360°F for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden brown.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer (they’ll be hot!).
- If desired, top with fresh basil leaves or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before eating.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket – work in batches if needed for proper air circulation
- Use pre-frozen garlic Texas toast for the best texture (don’t thaw first)
- Apply toppings quickly while the toast is still frozen to prevent soggy bread
- Pat pepperoni slices with paper towel to remove excess grease before adding to toast
- Keep sauce layer relatively thin to prevent sogginess
- For extra-crispy results, cook the garlic toast alone for 2 minutes before adding toppings
- Let the finished pizza toasts rest for 1-2 minutes before serving to set the cheese
- If making multiple batches, keep finished toasts warm in a 200°F oven until serving
- Experiment with different cheeses for variety (try cheddar, provolone, or an Italian blend)
- Use kitchen tongs to remove hot toasts from the air fryer
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg