Stouffer’s Air Fryer French Bread Pizza {CopyCat}

Stouffer’s french bread pizza (air fryer) is so deliciously good you’ll be craving more! This homemade french bread pizza is filled with delicious toppings like pepperoni, spinach, mushrooms, peppers and onions. It’s such an easy recipe that comes together in a matter of minutes. If you love making pizza at home like I do then you should also try this BBQ chicken pizza, pizza bites, or this breakfast pizza.

This recipe definitely takes me back to my childhood. I love stouffer’s frozen french bread pizza in the freezer section of the grocery store. However, I wanted to make a healthier more nutritious meal that I would feel good about and one the whole family would enjoy. What makes this recipe even better is that it comes together quickly and cooks up in no time, making it perfect for a quick lunch or snack. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS STOUFFER’S FRENCH BREAD PIZZA COPYCAT RECIPE

• Nostalgic – Many people grew up eating Stouffer’s French bread pizza, so it holds a special place in their memories. It’s like a taste of childhood comfort food.
• Convenient – It’s convenient. Just pop it in the air fryer, and in a short time, you have a piping hot, delicious meal ready to enjoy. 
• Tasty – The combination of crispy French bread, flavorful sauce, gooey cheese, and various toppings hits the spot for many pizza lovers.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR STOUFFER’S FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

The ingredients for Stouffer’s french bread pizza air fryer reads like a traditional supreme pizza and everything can be found at your local grocery store. 

• French loaf – one loaf of french bread is used for this recipe 
• Pepperoni – I love the pepperoni by Applegate farms, it’s flavor is unmatched and is a zesty pepperoni that packs a spicy kick
• Mixed peppers – a mix of red and green bell peppers 
• Red onion – feel free to substitute yellow or white onions
• Mushrooms – when sautéed they bring out a meaty flavor 
• Spinach – wilted spinach to add some color with a sweet and mild flavor
• Pizza sauce – tomato sauce that is spiced up with herbs like oregano, basil and red pepper flakes. You can also substitute with marinara sauce
• Cheese – traditional mozzarella cheese is used however you can easily swap it out for parmesan cheese, Romano cheese or Swiss cheese

While these are the toppings I prefer you can substitute your favorite pizza toppings in it’s place. You can choose a variety of toppings like black olives, green olives, Canadian bacon, pineapple or sausage. 

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER PIZZA

Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat and spray with cooking spray. 

While the pan is heating, prep your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and spinach. Once the pan is heated, add the chopped ingredients to the pan and sauté until the peppers are soft and spinach has wilted. Remove from heat. 

On a cutting board, cut the french loaf in half lengthwise down the middle. Scoop out some of the bread so that the ingredients have a place to go. 

Next, spread some of the pizza sauce on the bread, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Add the pepperoni slices, then scoop the spinach mushroom mixture on top of the pepperoni. Top with the shredded cheese. 

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Place pizza in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry on 375 degrees f for 6-7 minutes or until the bread is crusty and the cheese has melted and is golden brown. Note that cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your bread. 

Remove from air fryer and allow to cool.

GARNISHES

• Herbs – add some extra flavor by topping with fresh oregano, Italian seasoning or parsley.
• Spice – give your pizza some extra zing by topping with red pepper flakes, black pepper or cayenne pepper
• Sauces – try a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze or truffle oil as a nice finish

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRY FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

• Simple green salad
• Lemon pepper wings 
• Cucumber and tomato salad
• Oven roasted broccoli
• Wilted spinach

TIPS FOR REHEATING PIZZA

Reheating French bread pizza can be a bit tricky since you want to maintain the crispiness of the bread while ensuring the toppings are heated through. Here are some tips

• Oven Method: Preheat your oven to around 350°F. Place the French bread pizza directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Reheat for about 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the bread is crisp again.
• Air Fryer/Toaster Oven: If you have an air fryer or toaster oven, this can work well too. Place the pizza directly on the rack or on a baking sheet if it’s too large. Reheat for about 5-10 minutes until you get a crispy french bread crust. 
• Microwave with a Crispier Crust: Microwave pizza for about 30-45 seconds to warm up the toppings. Then transfer it to a preheated oven or toaster oven for a few minutes to crisp up the crust. This method helps prevent the bread from becoming too soggy.
• Cover with Foil: If you’re reheating in the oven, consider loosely covering the pizza with foil for the first half of the reheating process. This can help prevent the toppings from drying out while the bread crisps up.
• Use a Pizza Stone: If you have a pizza stone, preheat it in the oven and then place the French bread pizza directly on it to reheat. This can help to evenly distribute heat and crisp up the bottom of the bread.

With these tips, you should be able to enjoy this French bread pizza recipe as if it were freshly made!

FAQ’s

This is such an easy meal that you can make for your next pizza night. If you try this recipe and enjoy it, please leave a comment & star rating down below! Let’s stay in touch! Feel free to follow me on my social media as I share more healthy recipes, fitness workouts and motherhood. Give a follow at: Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest!