Description
Air Fryer Calzones offer a quick and delicious way to enjoy homemade calzones with minimal effort. These easy recipes pair perfectly with Air Fryer Crescent Rolls and feature versatile Calzone Filling Ideas. Enjoy a tasty twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked meats pepperoni sausage or chicken diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or arugula chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough If you’re using store-bought pizza dough let it come to room temperature according to package instructions For homemade ensure it is rolled out into a thin sheet.
- Mix Fillings In a bowl combine ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese cooked meats spinach oregano garlic powder salt and pepper Stir until well combined.
- Roll Out the Dough On a floured surface roll out the pizza dough into a large circle about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the Dough Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into large circles about 6-8 inches in diameter.
- Fill the Calzones Place a generous scoop of the cheese and meat mixture on one half of each dough circle leaving enough space at the edges to seal.
- Fold and Seal Fold the half without filling over the filled half Pinch the edges tightly to seal or use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Prepare for Air Frying Preheat the air fryer to 375°F 190°C Brush the tops of the calzones with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Air Fry the Calzones Place the calzones in the air fryer basket in a single layer Depending on your air fryer size you may need to cook them in batches Air fry for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Check for Doneness Ensure that the filling is bubbly and the dough is cooked If needed add a couple of extra minutes.
- Serve Allow the calzones to cool slightly before serving They are best enjoyed right out of the air fryer.
Notes
- For a golden finish brush the calzones with egg wash before air frying
- Customize the filling with your favorite ingredients to make it your own
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryed
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 18g