These English muffin pizzas are perfect for a kid-friendly lunch or dinner. They take less than 10 minutes to make and bake up beautifully in the oven or the air fryer! They’re super customizable — add on whatever toppings you like, whether that’s vegetarian mini pizzas, three cheese, classic pepperoni, and more. Plus, they’re easy to make ahead and reheat for busy weeknights.

A wooden cutting board on a marble countertop with several different English muffin pizzas with different toppings, a bowl full of Parmesan and spicy basil for topping.

If your house is anything like mine, pizza is a go-to on busy weeknights. Whether it’s bagel pizzas, pizza roll-ups, or pizza muffins — my kids are always on board for pizza night.

Which is exactly why I thank my lucky stars for these English muffin pizzas. These adorable mini pizzas give everyone exactly what they want — no compromises needed.

Here’s why we love them:

🍕 Everyone gets their own toppings. No more trying to please the whole family with one pizza — everyone builds their perfect version.

🚌 They make the best leftovers. I always make an extra for each kid to pack in their lunch the next day. Future me is very thankful.

🙅‍♀️ Picky eater approved. Kids can keep it simple with just cheese or load them up however they like — no pressure, no battles.

#mymomhack: I updated this recipe to use the air fryer because if we’re making a quick dinner, we’re going all in. It cuts the cooking time by a few minutes and saves you from using the oven and cleaning a baking sheet — all wins in my book.

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Ingredients

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a baking sheet on a marble countertop with sliced English muffins on top of parchment paper.
A baking sheet and a marble countertop at six English muffins with various toppings.
A baking sheet on a marble countertop with six cooked English muffin pizzas with different toppings.
  1. Place cut English muffins on a baking sheet and toast for 4 minutes. This helps the English muffins from becoming soggy.
  2. Top with any sauce you prefer – here we are topping them with a hidden veggie pizza sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and then add any toppings your kids like.
  3. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  4. Here’s a pic of my kid’s plate – let cool and serve.
A cutting board with different toppings of English muffin pizzas with a small bowl of Parmesan and basil to sprinkle on top.

Get the recipe: 10-Minute English Muffin Pizzas (oven or air fryer!)

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These English muffin pizzas are perfect for a kid-friendly lunch or dinner. They take less than 10 minutes to make and bake up beautifully in the oven or the air fryer! They’re super customizable — add on whatever toppings you like, whether that’s vegetarian mini pizzas, three cheese, classic pepperoni, and more. Plus, they’re easy to make ahead and reheat for busy weeknights.
Yield: 6 Mini Pizzas
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
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Ingredients 

  • 3 English muffins, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce, homemade, store-bought, pesto, etc.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, mozzarella or Italian Blend
  • 1/2 cup toppings of choice, see below
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan

Instructions 

Oven Instructions

  • Prep: preheat oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  • Toast English Muffins: add the sliced English muffins to the baking sheet. For a crispier crust, place the English muffins in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
  • Spread Sauce: spread the toasted English muffins with the sauce of your choice.
  • Add the Cheese: Next, sprinkle on your cheese, avoiding clumps.
  • Toppings: Scatter the toppings evenly on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with a pinch of parmesan.
  • Bake: Place the English muffin pizzas into the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  • Done: Serve warm or set aside to come down to room temp for freezing.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Toast English Muffins: for a crispier crust, add the sliced English muffins to the air fryer and bake for 2-3 minutes at 400℉ (my air fryer runs hot so I set my temp to 375℉).
  • Top Pizzas: spread the toasted English muffins with your sauce choice, sprinkle on cheese, and top with desired toppings.
  • Bake: Place the English muffin pizzas back into the air fryer and bake for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

Age: 12+ months
Toppings:

Sauces

Toppings

  • Veggies: bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach
  • Cheese: mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, cheddar, “jack” cheeses, feta.
  • Meats: pepperoni, ground sausage, chicken, bacon crumbles

Combos

  • Classic: Hidden Veggie Sauce + Pepperoni + Mozzarella
  • Veggie: Tomato Sauce + Bell Peppers+ Onions + Mushroom + Mozzarella
  • BBQ: Barbecue Sauce + Shredded Chicken + Cheddar Jack
  • Italian: Pesto + Ground Sausage + Bell Peppers + Provolone
  • Greek: Olive Oil + Tomato + Black Olives + Feta Cheese
How to Store and Freeze
You can store cooked English Muffin Pizzas in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for 2 months. Make sure to let them come down to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
To reheat, simply pop them into the microwave for 30-second intervals until warm. Or place them on a baking sheet and warm them in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 5-7 minutes.
Picky-Eater Tip: If you’ve got picky eaters, try setting up a pizza serving station where kids can choose the toppings and create their own pizza. Or because kids love to be creative and eat food that looks like something familiar – encourage them to use toppings to decorate their pizza with a smiley face, different shapes or letters, veggie rainbows, you name it!
Cooking with Kids
Both toddlers and kids will have a blast making these mini pizzas!

Toddlers

  • Can help spoon and spread on the sauce.
  • Toddlers love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.

Kids

  • Kids can preheat the oven.
  • They can spoon and spread on the sauce.
  • Kids love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.
  • With an adult’s help, kids can place the baking sheet into the hot oven and set the timer.

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Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).