CRUMPET PIZZA IN AIR FRYER
A quick and tasty take on classic pizza, crumpet pizza in the air fryer is ideal for a simple dinner or quick snack. Crumpets are a great basis because of their soft, holey structure, which allows them to absorb the sauce while maintaining their crisp outside. With the ease and effectiveness of an air fryer, you can have a tasty, cheesy little pizza with your preferred toppings in a matter of minutes. This dish is likely to fulfill your needs whether you’re searching for a novel way to use up crumpets or a fun lunch idea.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp tomato puree
Generous couple of pinches oregano
½ tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp water
½ tbsp ketchup
4 crumpets
½ bell pepper, cut into thin strips
4 baby plum tomatoes, cut in quarters
100g mature cheddar cheese, grated
150g mozzarella cheese, sliced
4 button mushrooms, sliced
(any other toppings you want!)
Directions:
Pre-heat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3-5 minutes.
Prepare Sauce: While the air fryer is preheating, mix together the tomato puree, ketchup, oregano, olive oil, and water in a small bowl.
Toast Crumpets: Place the crumpets in the preheated air fryer basket and toast for 2-3 minutes until they are lightly crispy. Remove them from the air fryer.
Assemble Crumpet Pizzas: Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the toasted crumpets. Add the mushroom slices, bell pepper strips, baby plum tomatoes, and any other desired toppings.
Add Cheese: Scatter grated cheddar cheese on top of the toppings and finish with a few slices of mozzarella on each crumpet.
Cook in Air Fryer: Place the assembled crumpet pizzas back into the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-7 minutes at 360°F (180°C) until the cheese is melted and starts to brown.
Garnish: Remove the crumpet pizzas from the air fryer and garnish with a few sprigs of basil.
Enjoy your quick and easy air fryer crumpet pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Depending on the ingredients and portion amounts, the nutrition data for air fryer crumpet pizza will change. Based on a typical crumpet, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and simple toppings like pepperoni or vegetables, the following is an approximate breakdown per crumpet pizza:
Between 200 and 250 kcal
25–30g of carbohydrates
8–12g of protein
8–12g of fat
4-6g of saturated fat
Fiber: 1–3 grams
300–500 mg of sodium (depending on toppings)
Use fresh vegetable toppings, low-fat cheese, and whole wheat crumpets for a healthy alternative. If you would want a more detailed breakdown based on your materials, please let me know.