Ready in just 15 minutes, these simple pizza muffins are the ultimate solution for a quick snack, on-the-go lunch, or effortless dinner. Halved English muffins are toasted, topped with melted cheese, and loaded with your favorite pizza toppings. Perfectly customizable, these single-serve pizzas can be tailored to suit any taste or dietary preference, making them a hit with everyone!
INGREDIENTS
- 6 English muffins (white or wholemeal), halved to make 12 pieces
- ¾ cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese blend
- 1 cup additional shredded toppings of your choice (optional):
- Shredded ham
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Thinly sliced capsicum
- Pepperoni
INSTRUCTIONS
For Conventional Oven
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray or pizza tray with baking paper.
- Lightly toast the muffin halves in a toaster or under a grill until golden and slightly crisp. Avoid over-toasting, as they will finish cooking in the oven.
- Place the toasted muffin halves, cut-side up, on the prepared tray.
- Spread 1-2 teaspoons of pizza sauce onto each muffin, covering the surface.
- Top with shredded cheese and your chosen toppings.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden, the cheese is melted, and the toppings are cooked.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly, or serve hot. Enjoy!
For Air Fryer
- Arrange muffin halves, cut-side up, in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 180°C (356°F) for 3 minutes. If necessary, work in batches.
- Spread 1-2 teaspoons of pizza sauce on each toasted muffin.
- Add shredded cheese and your preferred toppings.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes (in batches if needed) until the cheese is melted, the crust is crisp, and the toppings are cooked.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly, or serve hot. Enjoy!
NOTES
- Avoid soggy muffins: Lightly toast the English muffins before adding sauce and toppings.
- Don’t over-toast: Muffins will crisp further during baking or air frying.
- Keep it simple: Stick to 2-3 finely chopped toppings to ensure they cook evenly.
STORAGE AND FREEZING
- Storage: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Let the muffins cool completely before freezing. Place them in an airtight container, layering with baking paper, or use a freezer bag.
- To reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature. Heat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (356°F) for 5-10 minutes. If reheating from frozen, add 3-4 extra minutes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This recipe makes 12 pizza muffins but can be scaled up for larger batches.
- Nutritional values are approximate and based on one muffin, not including optional toppings or sides.
- Measurements are in Australian metric cups and spoons. Adjust if necessary for other measurement systems.
