Description
These air fryer calzones are golden and crisp on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside, and incredibly easy to customize with your favorite fillings. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal without heating up the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus extra for dipping)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (or preferred filling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle about 6 to 7 inches wide on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over one half of each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Add mozzarella cheese, a spoonful of ricotta, and pepperoni (or other fillings) on top of the sauce. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together and seal tightly with a fork.
- Lightly brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the calzones in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving with extra pizza sauce on the side.
Notes
- Do not overfill the calzones to prevent bursting during cooking.
- Seal edges firmly with a fork for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 5 minutes for a crisp crust.
- Freeze cooled calzones individually wrapped for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
