Gluten Free High Protein Pizza Crust (64g Protein)

This gluten free high protein pizza crust packs 64g of protein into one personal pizza, crust and toppings included. Made with gluten-free flour, Greek yogurt, and a scoop of protein powder, air fried golden in about 20 minutes.

So this is the one that made pizza night actually fit my macros, and not in a sad little health-food-disc way. A full personal pizza, crust plus sauce plus cheese plus pepperoni, and it comes out to 64g of protein. I went looking at what else was out there when I built this and most protein pizza crusts land around 18 to 25g. This one more than doubles that.

Gluten free high protein pizza crust is a personal-size pizza dough made from gluten-free flour, Greek yogurt, and a scoop of protein powder, then air fried until the edges go golden and crisp. You roll it, par-cook the base so it doesn’t go soggy, then load it and finish it. The whole thing takes about 20 minutes and you’re eating real pizza, not a cauliflower situation.

I’ve been making this version for years, tweaking the flour-to-yogurt ratio until the crust held up under a full load of toppings instead of folding in half. The Greek yogurt does the heavy lifting on texture, the protein powder pushes the number way up, and the air fryer gives you crispy edges without heating the whole oven.

If you love a good pizza-night swap, my Quick Low Carb Tortilla Pizza and my Pepperoni Pizza Dip are next on your list.

Why You’ll Love This High Protein Pizza Crust

• 64g of protein in the whole personal pizza, more than double most protein pizza recipes
• Naturally gluten-free with a 1:1 gluten-free flour, no weird texture
• Air fried in about 20 minutes, no oven preheat, no waiting around
• A real dough you roll and load, not a fragile crust that falls apart
• Build it however you want, it’s a blank base for any toppings you’re craving

Ingredients You Need

Names and notes here. Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.

• Gluten-free all-purpose flour — use a 1:1 blend so it swaps cleanly for regular flour. This is the structure of the crust.
• Baking powder — turns the flour into self-rising so the crust has a little lift instead of baking flat and dense.
• Multipurpose protein powder — this is what takes the protein up to 59g. A plain or lightly flavored multipurpose powder blends in without changing the taste. (Affiliate note for Bailey: this is where the PEScience code BAILEY currently sits. See Flag #1 before publishing.)
• Greek yogurt — the texture secret. It hydrates the dough and keeps the crust chewy instead of crumbly. Plain, any fat level.
• Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt — the flavor base so the crust tastes like pizza, not protein powder.
• Toppings — pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, whatever you’re building. The card uses a classic pepperoni setup.

How To Make Gluten Free High Protein Pizza Crust

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, protein powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Add the Greek yogurt and mix until a dough ball forms. It’ll feel a little sticky, that’s right.
4. Lightly flour your surface and roll the dough into a pizza shape, keeping the edges a touch thicker so you get a crust to hold onto.
5. Spray the air fryer basket, lay in the crust, and poke a few holes across it with a fork so it doesn’t bubble up.
6. Drizzle or spray the top with a little oil. Air fry 5 minutes, then carefully flip and go another 3.
7. Flip it back, add your sauce, cheese, and toppings, and air fry 2 to 3 more minutes until the cheese melts.
8. Let it cool a couple minutes before slicing so the crust sets. Then dig in.

Tips For The Best Protein Pizza Crust

Don’t skip the fork holes, they keep the base from puffing into a balloon mid-cook. Roll the edges slightly thicker than the center so you get a real crust and the middle still crisps. And flip gently with a spatula on that first flip, the par-cooked base is sturdy but not invincible.

Topping Ideas

The crust is a blank canvas, so build whatever’s calling your name. A few combos I come back to: classic pepperoni with mozzarella, BBQ chicken with red onion, and a four-cheese with parmesan and provolone.

For more protein on top, pile on grilled chicken, turkey pepperoni, or cooked ground turkey. Margherita with fresh mozzarella and basil keeps it light. Buffalo chicken with a little blue cheese hits when you want some heat.

How To Store And Reheat

This is best fresh, but leftovers keep. Store cooled slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To bring back the crisp, reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes. The microwave works in a pinch but you’ll lose the crunch, so air fryer wins.

Equipment

Nothing fancy. A mixing bowl, an air fryer, and a rolling pin (or just your hands to press it out).

Gluten Free High Protein Pizza Crust FAQs

Can I make this pizza crust in the oven instead of the air fryer?

Yes. Bake the crust at 400°F until it’s set and lightly golden, then add toppings and bake again until the cheese melts. It takes longer than the air fryer, so keep an eye on it and pull it when the edges crisp.

Can I make it without protein powder?

You can. The crust still works with just the gluten-free flour and Greek yogurt, you’ll just land at a lower protein number. A reader made it without the powder and loved it, then planned to add it next time for the macro boost.

How much protein is in this pizza?

The whole personal pizza, crust and toppings, comes out to about 64g of protein. That’s more than double most protein pizza recipes, which tend to sit around 18 to 25g.

Can I make this dairy free?

Yes. Swap the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free protein yogurt and use a dairy-free cheese on top. A reader subbed Kite Hill protein yogurt and said it still tasted amazing.

Can I freeze the pizza dough?

Yes. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly, and freeze for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge overnight, let it come to room temp, then roll and cook as usual.

More High Protein Recipes To Try

• Big Mac Salad Bowl
• Easy Air Fryer Hamburgers (Quick and Juicy)
• Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
• High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Caesar Wrap
• High Protein Chicken Flatbread
• Chicken Crust Pizza

If you make this gluten free high protein pizza crust, leave a star rating and a comment below, I love hearing how your macros came out and what you topped it with. And tag @basicswithbails or #basicswithbails if you post your pizza, I want to see it.