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English Muffin Pizza A close-up of mini English muffin pizzas topped with pepperoni slices, melted cheese, and dried herbs, arranged on a wooden board.

English Muffin Pizza

Quick, customizable English muffin pizzas that are ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for after-school snacks or a fast weeknight dinner, these mini pizzas let everyone choose their favorite toppings and avoid soggy crusts with the cheese-first method.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Kid-Friendly
Keyword: Best English muffin pizza, English muffin pizza air fryer, English muffin pizza how long to cook, English muffin pizza no sauce, English muffin pizza oven, How do you make English muffin pizzas not soggy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet (Lined with parchment or foil)
  • 1 Fork (For splitting muffins)
  • 1 Spoon (For spreading sauce)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For brushing muffins with oil/butter)
  • 1 Oven or Air Fryer (Oven 400°F / Air Fryer 375°F)

Ingredients

  • 4 English muffins split in half - yields 8 halves
  • 1 cup Pizza sauce - or marinara
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese - divided
  • ½ cup Mini pepperoni - optional
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or butter - for brushing muffins
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - optional
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 375°F). Split muffins with a fork to preserve nooks and crannies. Place cut-side up on baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil or butter. Toast 3–4 minutes to prevent sogginess.
    A tray of English muffin halves brushed with melted butter and lightly browned on top, next to a small bowl of butter and a pastry brush.
  • Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded mozzarella directly on the toasted muffins.
  • Spoon ~2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over the cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
    An overhead view of split English muffins topped with various ingredients—ham, chopped onions, mozzarella, and pepperoni—surrounded by bowls of pizza sauce, seasoning, shredded cheese, and sliced vegetables on a wooden board.
  • Add desired toppings in moderation. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  • Oven: Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Air Fryer: Cook 5–6 minutes in a single layer. Let pizzas cool 2–3 minutes before serving.
    A blue-and-white patterned plate filled with mini English muffin pizzas, each topped with melted mozzarella, bits of pepperoni, and a sprinkle of chopped herbs.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini pizza | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg (8%) | Sodium: 380mg (17%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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