Keto Chicken Crust Pesto Pizza

Name: Keto Chicken Crust Pesto Pizza (Air Fryer, 32g Protein)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients: 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken thighs; ¼ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper; ¼ cup basil pesto; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 4 grape tomatoes, sliced

Air Fryer, 32g Protein

Keto chicken crust pesto pizza with mozzarella

The crust is seasoned ground chicken, air fried until firm, then topped with pesto, mozzarella and tomato. Four personal pizzas with 32g protein each (est.).

4Serves
10 minprep
12 mincook
350°Fair fryer
serving(est.): 302 kcal, 32g protein, 18g fat, 2g carbs or less after fiber

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Why this works

The crust on this pizza is made from ground chicken. Pressed thin and air fried, it firms up enough to hold pesto, mozzarella and tomato, and each pizza has 32g of protein. It looks like delivery, without the dough.

Keto chicken crust pesto pizza with mozzarella

Wet your hands before pressing the chicken out. It stops it sticking.

The recipe

Keto Chicken Crust Pesto Pizza

Serves 4 · 10 min prep · 12 min cook · 350°F air fryer · per serving (est.): about 302 kcal, 32g protein, 18g fat, 2g carbs or less after fiber

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Method

01
Cut four squares of parchment to fit your air fryer basket.
02
Mix the ground chicken with the salt and pepper, then divide it into four equal portions.
03
With wet hands, press each portion into a 6-inch round on a piece of parchment. Place the crusts in the basket, in batches if needed.
04
Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 10 minutes, turning the crusts halfway.
05
Spread 1 tbsp pesto on each crust, then add ¼ cup mozzarella and one sliced tomato. Air fry 2 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned. Serve warm.

Good to know

Press it thin and even so the whole crust cooks at the same time.

Check your pesto. Jarred pesto varies a lot, so pick one with no added sugar.

About the photo. It shows a little tomato sauce under the cheese. It's optional and not in the numbers.

Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes.

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Questions

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Does the crust taste like chicken?

A little, like a thin chicken patty. The pesto and cheese do most of the talking.

Can I add other toppings?

Yes. Keep them light, like olives, mushrooms or pepperoni, so the crust stays firm.

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