Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza (High Protein)

Healthy pizza for lunch with 33 grams of protein. This easy air fryer tortilla pizza will nourish your body and keep you full for hours.

Say hello to healthy pizza! It’s got all the satisfaction of the real deal, but it’s made at home. And, it has 33 grams of protein per serving to keep you full and energized all afternoon.

This air fryer tortilla pizza will be your new favorite work-from-home lunch. It comes together in just a few minutes, and is a perfect meal when you want something delicious but still healthy. You can customize this simple pizza to suit your dietary preferences and tastes, too.

Learn how to make this quick and delicious high protein lunch!

Why you’ll love it

Big serving size: The entire pizza is yours to enjoy! Even if you’re working on weight loss, this big portion of pizza is high-protein and calorie-conscious.

High protein: 33 grams of protein per serving to keep you full and help you build muscle.

Tasty: There’s nothing better than a healthy meal that tastes indulgent and delicious. You’ll feel satisfied from this nourishing air fryer tortilla pizza.

Prep ahead: You can make this in advance and pop it in the air fryer or toaster oven to reheat. It’s definitely still delicious the next day!

Ingredients for air fryer tortilla pizza

The base of this recipe is only four ingredients:

• Large tortilla — I used a 10-inch whole wheat tortilla, but it depends on the size of your air fryer and what you have available
• Pizza sauce — use premade to make life easier
• Cooked chicken — I love to use leftover rotisserie chicken for this recipe
• Shredded mozzarella — or any cheese you have on hand

From there, it’s all about toppings! You can add and adjust these to suit your taste and dietary needs.

Topping ideas

Sliced vegetables: bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, artichoke, red onion, spinach, zucchini, sun dried tomatoes, olives, banana peppers, jalapeño peppers.

Fresh or dried herbs: basil, parsley, chives, oregano.

Extras (to add after cooking): balsamic glaze, ranch, pesto, hot honey, grated parmesan, fresh arugula, lemon juice.

In the photos, I used olives, green bell pepper, red onion, and pesto.

Step-by-step instructions

Add tortilla to your air fryer basket. If needed, gently press down with your hands so the tortilla takes the shape of the basket.

Spread your pizza sauce over the tortilla, getting close to the edges. Add chicken, cheese, and additional toppings (in that order) in even layers on top.

Cook in the air fryer for 4-7 minutes at 400 F. I don’t recommend pre-heating your air fryer for this recipe, because it’s easier to assemble your pizza in a cool air fryer basket. Cook until cheese is bubbling and tortilla is crisp.

Remove the air fryer basket from the air fryer. Let your pizza rest in the basket for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a cutting board. Slice, add any additional toppings/drizzles, and serve!

Variations

Pesto and feta: Swap tomato sauce for pesto, and add sundried tomatoes and feta on top.

Spicy pepperoni: Add pickled jalapeño peppers and turkey pepperoni.

Veggie-loaded: Use chopped broccoli, onion, and zucchini as toppings.

Arugula balsamic: After cooking, top your pizza with arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Canadian: Top with chopped ham or bacon, mushrooms, and pepperoni.

Important tips

Don’t overload your toppings. The tortilla is a delicate base for your pizza, so be careful not to weight it down with too many toppings. You’ll want to be especially careful with vegetables, since they can release water and make your crust soggy.

Let your pizza rest before removing from the air fryer. The air fryer will be hot, and the pizza will be a little flimsy right after cooking. After resting, it should lift and transfer easily by gently pulling on one edge.

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