Instant Pot Pizza Recipe

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 05/22/22
instant pot pizza sliced

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Pressure Build/Release: 10 mins
Total: 35 mins
Serving: 1 to 2 servings

This Instant Pot pizza is just the right size for a quick lunch or snack and it's super easy to prepare. Use convenient refrigerated pizza dough or your favorite homemade crust recipe (thinly rolled). Mini ready-made pizza dough, such as Mama Mary's or Mia, is another option. The mini crusts fit perfectly in the 7-inch baking pan and they're an excellent choice for stacking and cooking two at the same time.

Feel free to change the pizzas up with your favorite toppings. Add some sliced sautéed mushrooms if you like. Thinly sliced red onions and bell peppers are great options as well. Or you might replace the pepperoni with some browned ground beef or ham.

A 6-quart Instant Pot was used for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated pizza crust

  • 4 tablespoons pizza sauce, store-bought or homemade

  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, or a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses)

  • 7 to 10 slices pepperoni, or about 3 dozen mini-slices

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olives, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional, for serving

  • Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    gather the ingredients
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  2. Place a trivet in the inner pot of the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.

    trivet in the instant pot
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  3. Spray a 7-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

    spay the pan with nonstick spray
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  4. Unroll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface; roll or stretch it gently until it is approximately 7 1/2 inches by about 15 inches. Place the baking pan upside-down on one end of the dough and use a sharp knife to cut around it. You will have enough left for a second pizza; roll the leftover dough up and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Skip this step if you are using mini prebaked crusts.

    cut out the dough
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  5. Fit the circle of dough in the pan and press a bit up the sides to form a crust.

    press the dough in the bottom of the pan
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  6. Spoon the pizza sauce over the dough.

    spread the pizza sauce over the dough
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  7. Top the pizza sauce with the shredded mozzarella cheese, then layer with pepperoni slices and some sliced ripe olives.

    add the pepperoni and ripe olives
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  8. Fold a 24-inch length of foil lengthwise into thirds. Place the folded foil on the countertop and place the pan in the center. Cover the pan tightly with another sheet of foil.

    place the pan on the foil sling
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  9. Using the ends of the foil as handles, lower the pan into the Instant Pot.

    lower the pan with the pizza into the instant pot
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  10. Secure the lid and turn the steam release knob to the sealing position. Choose the pressure cook or manual button (high pressure) and set the timer for 15 minutes.

    instant pot lid for pizza
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  11. When the time is up, follow the manufacturer's instructions for a quick release. Remove the pan and discard the foil.

    instant pot pizza in the pan
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  12. Use a flexible spatula to remove the pizza to a cutting board. Cut the pizza into four wedges or smaller appetizer-sized pieces and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. 

    pizza slices with pepperoni
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Recipe Variations

  • Chicken Alfredo Pizza: Replace the red sauce with prepared Alfredo sauce and top with about 1/3 cup of cubed chicken a handful of fresh baby spinach leaves. Finish with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Cook as directed.
  • Hawaiian Pizza: Spread the red sauce over the pizza as directed and then top with about 1/4 to 1/3 cup each of finely cubed ham and diced pineapple. Finish with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese or a cheese blend. Cook as directed.

Tip

  • It is possible to make two pizzas at the same time by stacking two pans, assuming the pans are not too tall. Prepare two pizzas, cover them tightly with foil, and stack them on the trivet. Cook as directed for 15 minutes. Remove the pizzas and replace them in the Instant Pot, but in reverse order—place the top pan on the bottom and the bottom pan on top. Secure the lid and cook them on high pressure for 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
658 Calories
22g Fat
93g Carbs
21g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 to 2
Amount per serving
Calories 658
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 1235mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 93g 34%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 4mg 18%
Calcium 191mg 15%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 296mg 6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)