When the pizza craving hits but you don’t want to blow your macros, this Tortilla Pizza is the answer. It’s a staple in the “Utility Food” world because it requires zero dough prep and is ready in less time than it takes to call for delivery. The secret is in the layering and the high-heat crisping method.
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- The Secret to Keeping it Flat: Here – Air fryers have intense fans that will blow a lightweight tortilla into the heating element. You need a small metal rack to gently rest over the pizza to weigh it down while the cheese melts.
- Easy Cleanup: Here – These keep the melted cheese from permanently bonding to your basket while still letting the hot air circulate to crisp the bottom of the tortilla.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prep the Base: Place your tortilla on a flat surface. Spread the marinara sauce thinly to the edges, leaving a small border. Lightly brush the border with olive oil so it crisps up instead of drying out.
- Layer: Add the mozzarella cheese, then layer the turkey pepperoni heavily on top to weigh the cheese down. Season with oregano.
- The Air Fryer Secret: Carefully transfer the tortilla to your air fryer basket. Crucial step: Place a small metal air fryer rack or trivet directly over the pizza for the first 2 minutes. This prevents the high-speed fan from blowing the tortilla up into the heating element.
- Crisp It: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes with the rack on. Carefully remove the rack, and air fry for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are dark gold.
