Air Fryer Rice Paper Pizza
Layered rice paper sheets folded into a crackly, cheese-stuffed mini pizza.
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Before You Start
Rice paper pizza is the trick that made rice paper famous for something other than spring rolls: wet a few sheets, layer and fold them into a round, load with sauce and cheese, air fry. The rice paper crisps into shatter-thin, almost lacy layers, closer to a cracker than a crust, and the whole thing takes minutes to put together.
Instructions
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Dip one rice paper sheet in warm water for about 2 seconds, just enough to soften slightly, and lay it on a plate. Repeat, overlapping 3 sheets into one larger, thicker round.
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Fold the outer edges in toward the centre to build a thicker rim, the way you would shape a fold-over pizza base.
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Spread the sauce in the middle, then scatter over the cheese and toppings, keeping everything inside the folded rim.
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Carefully transfer to a piece of baking paper in the basket, since the wet rice paper is delicate. Air fry at 190°C / 375°F for 6 to 7 minutes, until the exposed rice paper is crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.
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Finish with oregano and chilli flakes and let it firm up for a minute before slicing.
♨️ Air fryer notes
- Cook at 190°C / 375°F and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes for the crispiest result.
- Keep everything in a single layer with space around each piece. Overcrowding steams food instead of crisping it, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake or turn halfway, and check a few minutes early, since air fryers cook faster than ovens and every model runs slightly differently.
💡 Cook's tips
- A very brief dip is enough. Over-soaked rice paper turns gluey rather than crisp.
- Move it on baking paper rather than bare hands once assembled, it tears easily while still damp.
🔀 Make it your own
- Swap the sauce and cheese for pesto and mozzarella, or a thin layer of kimchi and cheese for a Korean-style version.
- Skip the toppings and just crisp plain, folded rice paper with a brush of sesame oil for a cracker snack.
📦 Storing & reheating
Best eaten immediately while crisp. It does not hold or reheat well, the rice paper turns chewy once it cools.
❓ Frequently asked
Why is my rice paper pizza chewy instead of crisp?
Usually too long a soak. Dip each sheet for only a second or two, just enough to soften and stick together, not fully hydrate.
How many rice paper sheets do I need per pizza?
3 overlapping sheets gives a sturdy enough base to hold toppings without tearing. Fewer sheets tear more easily when you lift it into the basket.
Adapting your own recipe? Use the oven to air fryer converter for temp and time, or the recipe scaler to halve or double this.
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