Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This step is crucial for ensuring an evenly cooked crust. Depending on your model, this might take a few minutes.

While your air fryer warms up, roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Aim for a thinness of less than ¼ inch. The thinner the dough, the crisper the final result! Use your fingers or a fork to prick the surface of the dough all over. This will help keep the crust from puffing up during cooking.

Take a spray bottle filled with olive oil and lightly coat the bottom of the air fryer basket. This prevents the dough from sticking and allows for easy removal later.

Gently lift the prepared crust and transfer it into the air fryer basket. You might want to use a pizza peel or spatula for this step. It’s important to handle the dough with care to keep it from tearing.

Cook the crust at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 minute. Afterward, carefully flip it over and air fry for an additional minute. Keep an eye on the dough; check it at the 30-second mark to ensure it hasn’t folded or flipped unexpectedly.

Once your dough is pre-baked, it’s time for the fun part! Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over the crust first. You can then layer on your chosen toppings. To avoid any flying toppings, it’s best to sprinkle your cheese last, covering the pepperoni or lighter toppings.

Lower the air fryer temperature to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the topped pizzas for 1 to 3 minutes. Keep checking the cheese; as soon as it starts melting and bubbling, you're on the home stretch!