Frozen pizza cooking times
How long to cook frozen pizza: 12–15 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan), 6–8 min in an air fryer at 180°C and 4–5 min pan-fried. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook frozen pizza
Times are for one 10–12 inch frozen pizza.
| Method | Time | Heat | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | 12–15 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | On the middle shelf. |
| Air fryer | 6–8 min | 180°C (350°F) | A small pizza or slices that fit the basket. Reheat leftover slices for 3–4 minutes. |
| Pan-fry Leftover slices | 4–5 min | over a medium heat | Leftover slices in a dry pan with a lid for a crisp base and melted top. |
Before you start
Cook from frozen, straight on the oven shelf for a crisp base. Check the pack.
How to tell it’s done
Cheese melted and bubbling, base crisp.
Questions
How long to cook frozen pizza in the oven?
12–15 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. On the middle shelf.
How long to cook frozen pizza in an air fryer?
6–8 min at 180°C (350°F). A small pizza or slices that fit the basket. Reheat leftover slices for 3–4 minutes.
How long to pan-fry frozen pizza?
Leftover slices: 4–5 min over a medium heat. Leftover slices in a dry pan with a lid for a crisp base and melted top.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.