Description
Air Fryer Pizza Chicken is a quick and delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, featuring a chicken breast topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni. Perfect for keto and low-carb diets, this easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it a great choice for busy weeknights. Customize it with your favorite pizza toppings for a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
Garlic powder, to taste
Dried Italian seasoning, to taste
Ground pepper, to taste
Pizza sauce
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Sliced pepperoni
Olive oil spray
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly the chicken breast and flatten it to about 3/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
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Season the Chicken: Spray the chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and ground pepper.
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Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken in the air fryer and cook at 356°F for 8 minutes on each side.
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Add Toppings: Spoon pizza sauce on the chicken, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and top with pepperoni slices. Pierce the pepperoni with toothpicks to keep them in place.
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Finish Cooking: Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook at 250°F for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Remove the toothpicks and serve with a side of your choice, such as Brussels sprouts or spaghetti.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes until hot and crispy.
Toppings: Customize with any pizza toppings you prefer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Lunch, High-Protein Meal
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
