1. Preheat the Air Fryer Set your air fryer to 400°F using the standard air fryer setting, and allow it a few minutes to fully preheat before adding the flatbread. Starting with a properly preheated air fryer helps the crust crisp up evenly from the very start of cooking.

2. Prepare the Flatbread Base Lay the naan or flatbread out on a clean, flat surface. Using a pastry brush, coat both sides of the flatbread evenly with the extra virgin olive oil, making sure to reach all the way to the edges. Once brushed, sprinkle the garlic powder evenly across the top surface of the flatbread, distributing it as consistently as possible so every bite carries that savory garlic flavor.

3. Spread the Pumpkin Layer Using a spoon or small spatula, spread the pumpkin puree evenly across the top of the flatbread, working it out toward the edges. Leave a border of about half an inch of bare flatbread all the way around the perimeter, which will act as a natural “crust” once cooked, helping to contain the toppings and giving you something to hold onto while eating.

4. Add the Ricotta Using a spoon, scoop small dollops of ricotta cheese and distribute them across the top of the pumpkin layer, spacing them out so the ricotta appears in pockets throughout the pizza rather than concentrated in one spot. There’s no need to spread the ricotta smooth — the dollops will soften and spread slightly on their own as the pizza cooks.

5. Season the Pizza Sprinkle the diced chives evenly over the top of the pumpkin and ricotta layer, followed by the salt and black pepper, adjusting the amount of salt to your personal taste preference.

6. Add the Sausage Evenly distribute the cooked, crumbled Italian sausage across the top of the pizza, making sure it’s spread out across the entire surface rather than clumped in one area, so every slice gets a fair share of the hearty, savory topping.

7. Finish with Fresh Sage Scatter the chopped fresh sage generously across the entire top of the pizza, allowing it to settle into the other toppings. The sage will release its aromatic flavor as it cooks, infusing the whole dish with that distinctive warm, herby quality.

8. Air Fry Carefully transfer the topped flatbread into the air fryer basket, being mindful not to disturb the toppings too much during the move. Air fry at 400°F for approximately 6 to 8 minutes, checking partway through to monitor the progress. The pizza is ready once the toppings are visibly hot and bubbling and the edges of the flatbread have turned a deep golden brown.

9. Cool Slightly and Serve Once cooked, carefully remove the flatbread from the air fryer basket and let it rest for a minute or two before slicing. This brief resting period allows the ricotta and toppings to set slightly, making the pizza easier to slice cleanly. Plate, slice, and serve while still warm.