Air Fryer Calzones
Making calzones in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy delicious stuffed pizza pockets that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
Dough and Sauce
- 1 lb pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
Filling
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup toppings of your choice e.g., pepperoni, vegetables
For Working
- to taste All-purpose flour for working with the dough
Instructions
Preparation
- Divide the dough into 8 equally sized pieces.
- Working with 1 piece at a time, roll pizza dough into a 6-inch circle to the thickness of approximately 1/8 inch.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on one half of the circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Add about 3 tablespoons of cheese and 2 tablespoons of various toppings to each calzone.
- Fold the clean side of the dough up and over the filled side.
- Gently twist and pinch the edges together to seal the calzone. Use a knife to cut 2-3 vents in the top.
Cooking
- Brush olive oil on the basket of the air fryer and the top of the calzone.
- Place 1-2 calzones in the air fryer and bake at 370˚F for 9 minutes (check at 7 minutes as all air fryers bake differently).
Notes
Serve calzones hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping. They can be a snack, appetizer, or a main dish alongside salad. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer.