English Muffin Pizzas are a fun and easy way to make personal sized pizzas right at home. Each muffin half is loaded with melty cheese and your favorite toppings for a quick meal or snack.

This recipe reminds me of after school snacks I used to make for my boys. Simple, cheesy, and ready in minutes. Whether you make them in the air fryer or oven, they're a nostalgic favorite that never disappoints.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Quick meal: ready in under 15 minutes from start to finish.
Kid friendly: everyone can make their own and choose their favorite toppings.
Versatile snack: great for lunch, dinner ,or a party appetizer.
Key Ingredients for English Muffin Pizzas
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- English muffins: a sturdy base that crisps beatifully in both the air fryer and oven.
- Pizza sauce: adds classic pizzeria flavor; use store bought or my homemade pizza sauce recipe.
- Mozzarella cheese: melts perfectly for that gooey, stretchy pizza texture.
- Mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and red onion: add a mix of flavor, texture, and color to each bite.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use bagels or mini naan bread in place of english muffins.
- Swap homemade pasta sauce or basil pesto for the pizza sauce.
- Try cheddar, provolone, or plant-based cheese instead of mozzarella.

Variations on English Muffin Pizzas
- Pepperoni Lover's: add mini pepperoni slices for a classic pizza flavor.
- Veggie Deluxe: load up with spinach, olives, and bell peppers.
- Hawaiian Style: top with ham and pineapple for a sweet and savory twist.
More Easy Pizza Recipes You'll Love
If you love this recipe, try my Pizza Toast, Garlic Chicken Pizza, Air Fryer Hawaiian Pizza, Easy Sausage Pizza, and Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza.
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📖 Recipe

English Muffin Pizzas (Air Fryer or Oven)
Equipment
- Air Fryer (if using)
- Baking Sheet (if making in the oven)
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Ingredients
- 4 english muffins split in half
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers diced
- ¼ cup red onion slices
Instructions
- If using an oven, preheat oven to 400℉. Lay the English muffin halves out onto a board or a baking sheet.Spread the 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over the top half of each muffin.Top each muffin half evenly with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and red onion slices.Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or place in the air fryer and air fry for 10 minutes on 400° or until cheese is melted and begins to brown.






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