Air fryers hit 400°F in 3 minutes versus ovens taking 15—that's why this pizza crust stays crispy outside, chewy inside.
High Protein Airfryer Pizza
Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free delight with this high-protein air fryer pizza! Crafted with wholesome spelt flour for a nutty base, it's topped with melty cheese, fresh tomatoes, and peppery arugula for a burst of flavor. Perfect for a quick meal that satisfies your cravings while keeping it healthy!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- fresh tomatoes
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- light pizza cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- ½ packet baking powder
- 140 g spelt flour (1.12 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt & pepper
📦Other(3)
- arugula
- passata
- 250 g quark (8.82 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Knead all dough ingredients in a bowl.
- 2
Divide the dough into 2 portions, roll out, and pre-bake in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Spread with passata, season with salt and pepper, top with light pizza cheese, and bake in the air fryer for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 4
Top with fresh tomatoes and arugula before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pre-bake your high-protein pizza dough at exactly 180°C for 15 minutes to create a firm base that won't become soggy when topped, as protein-rich doughs retain more moisture than traditional wheat doughs.technique180°C for 15 minutes
- ✓Apply sauce in a thin layer (2-3 tablespoons max per pizza) because air fryers circulate hot air rapidly and excess moisture will steam rather than evaporate, creating a soggy crust.technique2-3 tablespoons maximum
- ✓Add fresh arugula and tomatoes only after the final bake to prevent wilting, as air fryer temperatures above 160°C will dehydrate delicate greens within 2-3 minutes.timingAbove 160°C for 2-3 minutes
- ✓Use light mozzarella with 15-20% fat content rather than full-fat cheese because lower fat content prevents excessive oil pooling in the air fryer's confined space.ingredient15-20% fat content
- ✓Roll dough to 3-4mm thickness maximum because air fryers cook 25% faster than conventional ovens, and thicker crusts won't cook through in the allocated time.technique3-4mm thickness
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Air fryers hit 400°F in 3 minutes versus ovens taking 15—that's why this pizza crust stays crispy outside, chewy inside.
High Protein Airfryer Pizza
Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free delight with this high-protein air fryer pizza! Crafted with wholesome spelt flour for a nutty base, it's topped with melty cheese, fresh tomatoes, and peppery arugula for a burst of flavor. Perfect for a quick meal that satisfies your cravings while keeping it healthy!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- fresh tomatoes
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- light pizza cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- ½ packet baking powder
- 140 g spelt flour (1.12 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt & pepper
📦Other(3)
- arugula
- passata
- 250 g quark (8.82 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Knead all dough ingredients in a bowl.
- 2
Divide the dough into 2 portions, roll out, and pre-bake in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Spread with passata, season with salt and pepper, top with light pizza cheese, and bake in the air fryer for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 4
Top with fresh tomatoes and arugula before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pre-bake your high-protein pizza dough at exactly 180°C for 15 minutes to create a firm base that won't become soggy when topped, as protein-rich doughs retain more moisture than traditional wheat doughs.technique180°C for 15 minutes
- ✓Apply sauce in a thin layer (2-3 tablespoons max per pizza) because air fryers circulate hot air rapidly and excess moisture will steam rather than evaporate, creating a soggy crust.technique2-3 tablespoons maximum
- ✓Add fresh arugula and tomatoes only after the final bake to prevent wilting, as air fryer temperatures above 160°C will dehydrate delicate greens within 2-3 minutes.timingAbove 160°C for 2-3 minutes
- ✓Use light mozzarella with 15-20% fat content rather than full-fat cheese because lower fat content prevents excessive oil pooling in the air fryer's confined space.ingredient15-20% fat content
- ✓Roll dough to 3-4mm thickness maximum because air fryers cook 25% faster than conventional ovens, and thicker crusts won't cook through in the allocated time.technique3-4mm thickness