Description
These Air Fryer Calzones are golden, crispy handheld pockets filled with melty cheese, savory fillings, and a flaky crust. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re a fun, customizable meal that delivers all the deliciousness of pizza in an easy-to-eat form.
Ingredients
Pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 cup shredded cheese, divided
4 tablespoons ricotta cheese, divided
1–1/2 cups desired cooked fillings (such as sausage, chicken, vegetables, or pepperoni)
Parchment paper
Olive oil, for brushing
Salt, for sprinkling
Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: make or bring pizza dough to room temperature and cook desired fillings. Let fillings cool for about 30 minutes.
- Cut parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket and preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes with the basket inside.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into an 8–9-inch circle, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Place on parchment paper.
- Add 1/4 cup shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons ricotta about two inches from one edge. Layer with about 1-1/2 cups of cooled fillings, then add remaining ricotta and shredded cheese.
- Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly to seal. Crimp or fold for a thicker crust if desired.
- Brush the top with olive oil, cut a few small vents for steam, and sprinkle with salt.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–12 minutes, checking halfway through to prevent overbrowning.
- Remove carefully and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Use whole-wheat pizza dough for a heartier crust.
Try vegetarian fillings like spinach, mushrooms, and mozzarella.
Make breakfast calzones with eggs, cheese, and veggies.
For a sweet version, fill with Nutella and bananas, then dust with powdered sugar.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes until crisp again.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
