Gluten-Free Air Fryer Pizza Toastie

If you’re looking for a quick, cheesy, comforting meal that feels like a treat but takes barely any effort, this Gluten-Free Air Fryer Pizza Toastie is about to become your new go-to. It’s everything you love about pizza, the melty cheese, rich tomato sauce, and crispy edges, packed into a simple toastie and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

The Ultimate Quick Fix Meal

This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re hungry but don’t want to cook anything complicated. Using just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hot, crispy, cheesy meal ready in minutes. I used gluten-free bread as always, making it completely coeliac-friendly, but you’d never know the difference.

What makes this extra special is the way it’s built. Instead of just making a regular sandwich, I spread pizza sauce on both slices of bread, layered in plenty of mozzarella and chorizo, then topped the outside with even more sauce, cheese, chorizo and oregano before air frying. That top layer goes golden and slightly crispy almost like a mini pizza crust and it takes the whole thing to another level.

It’s one of those recipes that feels a bit indulgent but is actually so simple. Perfect for lunch, a quick dinner, or even a late-night snack when you’re craving something warm and cheesy.

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Gluten-Free Air Fryer Pizza Toastie

This gluten-free air fryer pizza toastie is quick, cheesy and packed with flavour. Made with mozzarella, chorizo and pizza sauce in minutes.

Author: Lauras Gluten Free Kitchen Cooking Method: AirFry Courses: Breakfast & Brunch, Lunch Recipe Keys: Lunch Sandwiches

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Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 7 mins Total Time 12 mins Difficulty: Beginner

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 slices gluten-free bread
• 2–3 tbsp pizza sauce
• 80 grams grated mozzarella cheese
• 40 grams chorizo, diced
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• pinch of chilli flakes (Optional)

Instructions

1. Spread pizza sauce evenly over both slices of gluten-free bread.
2. On one slice, add most of the grated mozzarella, followed by the diced chorizo.
3. Place the second slice of bread on top to form a sandwich.
4. Now add extra mozzarella and a sprinkle of oregano to the top slice of the sandwich.
5. Place the toastie carefully into the air fryer basket.
6. Cook at 180°C for 6–8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden and slightly crispy.
7. Remove carefully, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Notes

Keep an eye on it—air fryers can vary, and the top can brown quickly. You can swap chorizo for ham, pepperoni, or keep it vegetarian. Add chilli flakes if you like a little heat. Best eaten fresh while the cheese is still melty.