Puff pastry mini pizzas in air fryer

Name: Puff pastry mini pizzas in air fryer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Puff pastry (1 rectangular roll) 8.1 oz; Tomato purée 1 cup; Pizza mozzarella cheese 2.8 oz; Arugula 1.8 oz; Extra virgin olive oil 6 tbsp; Pecorino Romano PDO cheese 1.75 oz; Peeled almonds 0.7 oz; Fine salt to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Serving: 5
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Le pizzette di sfoglia in friggitrice ad aria are, I gotta say, a super fun and quick snack. Seriously, they're rooted in Italian tradition, which is great for when friends or family just drop by outta nowhere. Italians love how you can whip these up in under fifteen minutes. And you know what? Your kitchen's gonna smell crispy and golden like a dream.

The air fryer? It's honestly a total game-changer. Really. It gives each pizzetta this amazing crunchy texture without drowning it in oil. Perfect for casual get-togethers or laid-back dinners, no question. Italian cooks—who know their stuff—often add a spoonful of pesto di rucola, or arugula pesto. So, so flavorful. But hey, you do you with the toppings. The standout? How the air fryer keeps everything moist inside while making the outside perfectly crisp. Ideal for big flavors without all the hassle. And really.

Across Italy, people get creative with these air fryer mini pizzas. Some stick to the classics like tomato and mozzarella, others go wild with spicy salami or olives for that extra zing. And listen, the beauty here is versatility; at parties from Milan to Naples, you’ll find all kinds of puff pastry snacks. Pretty much everywhere. The air fryer has become this big hit in Italian kitchens. Why? It’s speedy and keeps things light yet flavorful. More time enjoying your food, less time waiting. Friends often rave about these puff pastry pizza bites being the best no-stress starter. Really really good.

Whether you're into crafting simple air fryer meals or want to impress guests with something tender and cheesy, these mini pizzas have you covered. All the fun of traditional pizza in a convenient, snack-sized form. Their fragrant aroma and satisfying bite make stopping at just one nearly impossible—definitely a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for any gathering, these pizzette are bound to become a favorite for anyone wanting to enjoy the flavors of Italy in a modern, no-fuss way. For real.

INGREDIENTS

For about 20 mini pizzas: Puff pastry 8.1 oz (230 g) - (1 rectangular roll); Tomato purée 1 cup (100 g); Pizza mozzarella cheese 2.8 oz (80 g)

For the arugula pesto: Arugula 1.8 oz (50 g); Extra virgin olive oil 6 tbsp (100 g); Pecorino Romano PDO cheese 1.75 oz (50 g); Peeled almonds 0.7 oz (20 g); Fine salt to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Puff pastry mini pizzas in air fryer

To prepare the puff pastry mini pizzas in air fryer, first cut the pizza mozzarella into very small cubes 1. Now unroll the puff pastry and cut out circles with a pastry cutter 2.5 inches in diameter 2. Place the puff pastry discs on the cutting board and top them with the tomato sauce 3.

Spread evenly using the back of a spoon 4, then add the mozzarella cubes 5. Transfer the topped mini pizzas to the air fryer basket 6 and cook at 300°F for 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the arugula pesto: place the washed and dried arugula in a mixer with blades 7, then add the peeled almonds 8 and grated Pecorino cheese 9.

Finally, add the oil 10 and salt 11 and blend until you achieve a creamy but fairly rustic consistency 12.

Once cooked 13, garnish the puff pastry mini pizzas with a few drops of arugula pesto 14. Your puff pastry mini pizzas in air fryer are ready to be enjoyed 15!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the air fryer mini pizzas immediately. Alternatively, you can store them in the fridge for 2 days and warm them in the oven before serving.

You can freeze them once cooked and cooled.