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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Pizza

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Pizza

Who doesn’t love air fryer BBQ chicken pizza? It’s easy to make a delicious meal; just spread BBQ sauce on pizza dough, add shredded chicken, and cheese. Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 375°F. Quick, simple, and incredibly tasty!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough: 1 pound of store-bought or homemade pizza dough
  • Cooked Chicken: 1 cup, shredded (leftover rotisserie chicken works great)
  • BBQ Sauce: 1/2 cup, your favorite brand
  • Mozzarella Cheese: 1 1/2 cups, shredded
  • Red Onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
  • Cilantro: A handful, chopped (optional)
  • Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, for brushing
  • Cornmeal: 1 tablespoon, for dusting the air fryer basket

Instructions

Seasoning the Chicken:

  • Rub a chicken breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Seasoning chicken breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper

Chicken breast cooking in air fryer basket

Shredding or Slicing:

  • Let the chicken cool slightly.
  • Shred using two forks or slice thinly.

Shredding cooked chicken breast with forks

Preparing the Dough:

  • If using store-bought, follow package instructions for resting.
  • For homemade dough, let it rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place.
  • Knead for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.

Rolling out pizza dough on floured surface

Store-Bought Alternatives:

  • Fresh or pre-baked pizza crusts work well.

Spreading the BBQ Sauce:

  • Roll out dough to fit your air fryer basket.
  • Spread 1/2 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the dough.

Spreading BBQ sauce on pizza dough

Layering the Chicken and Toppings:

  • Evenly distribute shredded chicken over the sauce.
  • Add thinly sliced red onions and chopped cilantro (optional).

Adding shredded chicken to pizza dough

Adding the Cheese:

  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Preheating the Air Fryer:

Cooking Times and Temperatures:

  • Place the assembled pizza in the basket.
  • Cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Pizza ready to cook in air fryer basket

Tips for a Crispy Crust:

  • Dust the basket with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
  • Check the pizza halfway to ensure even cooking.

Notes

Always monitor your pizza to avoid overcooking. Air fryers can vary, so adjust times as needed.

  • Author: Suborna Tanchangya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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