Toast the muffin before it gets sauced. A quick dry toast firms up the crumb so it crisps instead of going soggy under the sauce and cheese — the difference between a real little pizza and wet bread.
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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep5 min
Cook8 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineAmerican
Greedometer●●●●●Barely a splurgeLevel Easy
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
Suits
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
Straight Answers
Can you make English Muffin Pizzas in an air fryer? — Yes
Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.
Can you freeze English Muffin Pizzas? — Yes
Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.
Can you make English Muffin Pizzas ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.
Is English Muffin Pizzas gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
Is English Muffin Pizzas vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for4servings
English muffins
Split with a fork for craggy edges that crisp. A good bakery muffin.
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