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Air-Fried English Muffin Margherita Pizzas

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 20 min

Ingredients for 1 serving

1 serving = 2 halves or 1 whole
  • 1 whole wheat English muffin
  • spray olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
  • 1 tablespoon The Fit Cook Land seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
  • 2oz (two 1oz) slices reduced-fat mozzarella
  • 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved
  • OPTIONAL: 1 slice cooked center-cut bacon OR 1/4 cup sautéed mushrooms**
  • garnish
    • fresh basil to taste
    • red pepper flakes

**Note: bacon IS included in the macronutrient count for this recipe.**

Steps

Step 1

Set air fryer (or oven) to 400F. Slice open the muffin and spray each half with a little olive oil. Place on the air-fryer tray or on a baking sheet and toast for 6 – 8 minutes until golden brown.

Step 2

After toasting, add two tablespoons of pizza sauce to each half. Then sprinkle with seasoning before adding the cheese. Add cherry tomatoes and if desired, bacon or mushrooms.

Step 3

Place back in the air-fryer or oven for 5 – 7 minutes, or until the tomatoes have blistered and the cheese has melted and slightly browned on top.

Step 4

Once finished cooking, top with freshly torn basil and red pepper flakes.