Perfect Your Pizza at Home: Air Fryer, Instant Pot, and Induction Cooker Tips for Crispy Crust, Fast Dough, and Flavorful Sauce

Name: Pizza Neapolitan
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian Cuisine

Cook Pizza Like a Pro: Achieve Crispy, Charred Perfection in Your Air Fryer in Just 8 Minutes

Use the air fryer to cook the pizza at 450°F for 6-8 minutes, ensuring a crispy, charred crust while preserving the authentic soft, chewy texture of the center.

Speed Up Dough Proofing: Use the Instant Pot’s Yogurt Function for Perfect Pizza Dough in Under an Hour

Set your Instant Pot to the yogurt function to create the ideal warm environment for rapid dough proofing, reducing the traditional wait time and giving you a perfect dough in less than an hour.

Make Rich, Smooth Pizza Sauce in Less Than 10 Minutes with Your Induction Cooker

Use your induction cooker's precise heat settings to bring together fresh tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil to create a smooth, rich pizza sauce in under 10 minutes. This method ensures even cooking without over-heating.

Tips and Suggestions on Pizza Neapolitan

Crust

For the perfect Neapolitan pizza crust, use high-quality, finely ground Italian "00" flour. The dough should be soft, slightly sticky, and rested for at least 24 hours to achieve that airy texture and slight chewiness. Use a very hot oven to bake for just 90 seconds for the traditional soft and crispy crust.

Sauce

For an authentic Neapolitan pizza sauce, use fresh San Marzano tomatoes. Crush them by hand to maintain a chunky texture, and season with a little sea salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Keep the sauce simple to let the flavors of the other ingredients shine.

Cheese

Use fresh mozzarella di bufala for the best flavor. The cheese should be drained well to avoid excess moisture, which can make the pizza soggy. Tear the cheese into chunks rather than slicing it for a more rustic look and better melt.

Heat

The oven should be extremely hot—at least 800°F (425°C) if you're using a pizza stone. This high temperature will help the pizza cook quickly, creating the signature crispy crust and soft, flavorful toppings.

Assembly

When assembling your pizza, don’t overload the toppings. Neapolitan pizza is about simplicity—just a few high-quality ingredients. Spread the sauce thinly, scatter the cheese evenly, and add a few fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil before baking.

Serving

Neapolitan pizza is best served immediately, straight from the oven. Serve it with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil for an extra touch of flavor. Enjoy it while it’s hot for the ultimate pizza experience!

Classic Pizza Neapolitan Recipe

                        Ingredients
                        1 lb. pizza dough
1/2 cup san marzano tomato sauce
1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

                    

                        Instructions
                        Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired shape and thickness.
Spread the san marzano tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving about 1 inch of
                                space from the edges.
Arrange the slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the tomato sauce.
Sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over the pizza.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the pizza.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden
                                brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
                            

                    

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 1 hour

Cook Time 20 min

Total time 1 hr 20 min

                        Nutrition Facts
                        Calories: 425
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 5 g
Protein: 15 g

                    

Traditional Pizza Neapolitan