Air Fryer Calzones Recipe
Crispy, cheesy, and golden perfection—these Air Fryer Calzones are the ultimate weeknight dinner upgrade. Ready in just 15 minutes, they deliver all the pizza night flavor with half the effort and mess.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Rolling pin
- Pastry brush
- Kitchen thermometer
- Dough Scraper
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce plus extra for dipping
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices or other protein of choice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil spray for crispiness
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
- Optional Fillings sautéed peppers, mushrooms, spinach, or black olives
Instructions
- Let pizza dough sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before using.
- Roll dough into 6–8 inch circles on a floured surface.
- Mix cheeses, seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Add filling and sauce to one half of the dough circle.
- Brush edges with egg, fold, and crimp tightly with a fork.
- Cut small slits on top to vent steam and brush with egg wash.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F and spray basket lightly with oil.
- Cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- Let rest for 3–4 minutes before serving.
- Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1calzone | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg