Air Fryer Mini Pizzas with English Muffins – Quick and Crispy Recipe
Crispy and quick mini pizzas made with English muffins and cooked in the air fryer. Perfect for a snack or a light meal.
Steps
- 1
Cut English muffins in half and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each half.
- 2
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then add desired toppings, oregano, and garlic powder.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) for 3 minutes.
- 4
Place mini pizzas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly browned, and edges are crispy.
- 5
Serve hot.
Shopping list
4 English muffins, 1/2 cup pizza sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup optional toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms), 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Recipe story
The English muffin was invented in the 19th century in the United States by a British baker who settled there. The mini pizza in air fryer recipe is a modern adaptation, combining the appliance's speed with the muffin's crispy texture. Its popularity has grown in American kitchens due to its versatility and short preparation time.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Oregano
Oregano, also known as 'mountain joy', was used by ancient Greeks as an antidote for poisons and a symbol of happiness. In the Middle Ages, it was planted on graves to ensure peace for the souls.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in cuisines worldwide, from ancient China to classical Greece. In ancient Egypt, they were considered food for royalty, and the Romans called them 'food of the gods'.
