Potato Pizzas take everyday potatoes and transform them into crispy little pizza-inspired rounds topped with a simple tomato sauce, plenty of melty mozzarella, and herbs.
This recipe is perfect when you want something fun without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve these potato pizzas as an appetizer for family dinners, a party snack, a hearty side dish, or even a light lunch alongside a fresh salad. Since each potato becomes its own personal pizza, everyone gets their own delicious serving, and they're just as enjoyable for kids as they are for adults.
What Are Potato Pizzas?
Potato pizzas swap traditional dough for boiled and lightly crushed potatoes. Instead of rolling out dough, each potato becomes a sturdy base that's baked until crisp around the edges before being topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, herbs, and baked again.
One of the best things about potato pizzas is how customizable they are. Some people add olives, mushrooms, pepperoni, or roasted vegetables, while others keep things simple with just tomato sauce, cheese, and oregano. Their small size also makes them ideal for entertaining since they're easy to serve without slicing or sharing.
Pro Tips for the Best Potato Pizzas
- Don't overcook the potatoes, and they should be tender enough to crush but still hold their shape. Overcooked potatoes may fall apart when pressed.
- Warm potatoes peel much more easily than piping hot ones, and they're less likely to break while handling.
- Press each potato just enough to flatten it without completely smashing it. The little cracks create extra crispy edges.
- Don't overload the sauce, and a thin layer is enough. Too much sauce can soften the crispy potato surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to peel the potatoes?
Peeling creates a smoother texture and allows the toppings to stand out, but leaving the skins on is completely fine if you enjoy the extra texture. Just scrub the potatoes thoroughly before boiling.
Can I add other toppings?
Sliced olives, mushrooms, onions, peppers, cooked sausage, pepperoni, spinach, or cherry tomatoes all make delicious additions. Add delicate ingredients after the first bake so they stay fresh and flavorful.
Why do I boil the potatoes first?
Boiling ensures the potatoes become tender all the way through before baking. The oven then focuses on crisping the outside while heating the toppings instead of trying to cook raw potatoes from scratch.
Can I cook these in an air fryer?
Yes. After boiling and flattening the potatoes, cook them in the air fryer until the edges become crisp. Add the sauce, continue cooking briefly, then finish with the mozzarella until melted. Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model.
How to Store Leftovers
Allow the potato pizzas to cool completely before refrigerating them for 3 days. To reheat, place them in a 190°C (375°F) oven or an air fryer for several minutes until heated through and crisp again.
Ingredients
How to Make Potato Pizzas
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Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover them with water and cook for 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes, then peel away the skins.
Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover them with water and cook for 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes, then peel away the skins.
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Stir together the tomato sauce, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
Stir together the tomato sauce, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the peeled potatoes on top. Using the bottom of a sturdy glass, press each potato until slightly flattened and sprinkle with salt.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the peeled potatoes on top. Using the bottom of a sturdy glass, press each potato until slightly flattened and sprinkle with salt.
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Spoon the prepared tomato mixture over each flattened potato, spreading it gently to cover most of the surface.
Spoon the prepared tomato mixture over each flattened potato, spreading it gently to cover most of the surface.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and top each potato with mozzarella.
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and top each potato with mozzarella.
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Return the tray to the oven for another 5 minutes, just until the cheese has melted.
Return the tray to the oven for another 5 minutes, just until the cheese has melted.
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Sprinkle the hot potato pizzas with a little extra dried oregano and fresh basil. Enjoy!
Sprinkle the hot potato pizzas with a little extra dried oregano and fresh basil. Enjoy!
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