Craving pizza but trying to keep it low-carb? This air fryer keto tortilla pizza recipe is the perfect solution! It's quick, easy, and customizable, making it ideal for a fast lunch, dinner, or snack. In under 10 minutes, you can have a delicious, crispy pizza ready to enjoy.
Why Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza?
- Speed: Ready in under 5 minutes, perfect for those busy weeknights.
- Low Carb: Using low-carb tortillas keeps the carb count down, making it keto-friendly.
- Customizable: Endless topping possibilities to suit your tastes and use up leftovers.
- Crispy Crust: The air fryer creates a perfectly crisp tortilla crust, avoiding any sogginess.
- Easy Clean-Up: Minimal mess compared to traditional pizza making.
Ingredients
- Low Carb Tortilla: Look for fajita or soft taco-sized tortillas. Brands like Mission Carb Balance or Keto Friendly Flour Tortillas from Aldi are good options. Avoid burrito-sized tortillas, as they may result in a bowl shape instead of a flat pizza.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted, your choice.
- Pizza Sauce: Marinara sauce, or any homemade keto pizza sauce, be sure to use a no-sugar-added sauce. Rao's marinara and Aldi Specialty Selects Marinara are good options.
- Mozzarella Cheese: A classic pizza cheese that melts well. Other options include cheddar, Swiss, provolone, or even Provel cheese (a St. Louis regional favorite).
- Toppings: Cooked sausage, pepperoni, cooked burger or sausage, ham, bacon, or any other cooked meats. Cooked fruits/veggies such as peppers, onions, olives, pineapple, tomatoes, etc.
- Optional: Olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Just turn it on and leave it empty while you get your ingredients out of the refrigerator. If using, lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare the Tortilla: Place a low carb flour tortilla on a plate or cutting board. Spread a thin layer of soft butter on one side of your tortilla. Then place the tortilla in the air fryer basket and air fry it for 2-3 minutes flipping it halfway through. I like to get mine pretty crispy before adding any ingredients to it.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread pesto or pizza sauce on precooked tortilla pizza crust, being careful not to get too close to the edge. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with cooked meat of your choice. Scatter the cheese on last to secure your toppings. If you use pepperoni, the slices may fly around the air fryer. To secure the tortilla in the air fryer we use the steel metal holder.
- Air Fry the Pizza: Carefully transfer your Low Carb Pesto Tortilla Pizza to the Air Fryer basket and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted as desired.
- Serve: Using a spatula or tongs, remove HOT pizza from Air Fryer being careful not to lose your toppings. Let cool for a minute to set up. Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a little grated parm cheese and you will be impressed with yourself.
Tips for the Perfect Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza
- Preheating is Key: Ensure your air fryer is properly preheated for even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Crisp the Tortilla First: For an extra crispy crust, air fry the tortilla with butter or olive oil for a minute or two before adding toppings.
- Don't Overload: Be careful not to overload the tortilla with too many toppings, as this can make it soggy and difficult to cook evenly.
- Cooked Toppings Only: Use pre-cooked meats and vegetables, as the short cooking time in the air fryer is not sufficient to cook raw ingredients.
- Watch Carefully: Air fryers vary, so keep a close eye on your pizza to prevent burning. Cooking times may need to be adjusted.
- Secure Toppings: Layering the pepperoni first before the mozzarella cheese will help keep the pepperoni from flying around in the air fryer due to the air circulation.
Variations and Topping Ideas
- Meat Lover's: Pepperoni, sausage, bacon
- Veggie: Mushrooms, peppers, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, olives
- Pesto Pizza: Swap pizza sauce for pesto, add mozzarella and your favorite toppings.
- White Pizza: Olive oil and garlic base, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and spinach.
- Buffalo Chicken: Shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
- Dessert Pizza: Nutella, marshmallow fluff, sliced banana, or other sweet toppings.
- Low-Carb Tortilla Pizza: Use your favorite low-carb tortilla wrap.
- Gluten-Free Tortilla Pizza: Use whatever gluten-free wrap you prefer, or make a corn tortilla pizza.
- Dairy-Free/Vegan Tortilla Pizza: Swap in your favorite vegan melting “cheese” and use the vegetarian toppings of your choice. If you’re going veg-heavy, make sure to par-cook (e.g. sauté or roast) them first.
Serving Suggestions
- Snack: A quick and easy snack for kids and adults alike.
- Lunch: Pair with a side salad for a light and satisfying lunch.
- Dinner: Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple soup for a complete meal.
- Appetizer: Cut into wedges and serve as an appetizer for parties or gatherings.
- Brunch: Let everyone build their own breakfast-inspired tortilla pizzas with toppings like bacon, chicken breakfast sausage, and scrambled eggs. Serve with air fryer apples, French toast bites and some warm cinnamon rolls for a sweet touch, and don’t forget to keep the mimosas flowing!
- Sauces: If you’re a dipper like me, don’t forget to serve your tortilla wrap pizza with plenty of sauce options like southwest ranch, garlicky cilantro lime sauce, or spicy-sweet hot honey.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information for this recipe will vary depending on the specific ingredients used, particularly the type of low-carb tortilla and toppings. However, a basic pepperoni pizza made with a low-carb tortilla can have as little as 1.6g net carbs per pizza.
Storing Leftovers
If you have any leftovers, keep the cooked pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the pizza in the air fryer for a minute. Or enjoy it cold!
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