Air Fryer Pizza Dough
Air fryer pizza dough is a game-changer in the world of homemade pizza lovers. This innovative cooking technique combines the convenience of an air fryer with the deliciousness of freshly baked pizza crust, resulting in a crispy and golden dough that's ready in a fraction of the time compared to traditional oven baking. Whether you're a busy weeknight chef or simply looking to satisfy a pizza craving in record time, air fryer pizza dough has become a kitchen essential.
Yield: 4 times
Materials
- Olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
- 2 cups plain flour
- 7 gm active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2/3 cup warm water
For Garlic-Herb Crust (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- METHODS
- 1. Basic Air Fryer Pizza Dough:
- Coat a medium bowl with oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a food processor, combine the plain flour, yeast, sugar, and sea salt.
- With the food processor running, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, followed by the warm water. Process until a dough forms.
- Remove the dough from the food processor and shape it into a smooth ball.Place the dough in the prepared bowl, turning it to grease the surface of the dough.
- Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size. This will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
2. Garlic-Herb CrustÂ
- To make a garlic-herb crust, add 1 tablespoon of dried Italian seasoning and 2 cloves of minced garlic to the flour mixture in Step 1b.
- Proceed with the rest of the steps as mentioned in the basic dough recipe.
- Once your pizza dough has risen and is ready, you can proceed to roll it out, add your favorite pizza toppings, and then cook it in your air fryer according to your air fryer's instructions until it's golden and crispy. Enjoy your homemade air fryer pizza!