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Air Fryer Calzones

Experience the warm, comforting flavors of Italian cuisine with these quick and easy air fryer calzones, filled with gooey mozzarella and savory pizza sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 calzones
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Coating
  • 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought) This will provide a warm and comforting base.
  • all-purpose flour (for working with the dough) Prevent sticking while rolling out the dough.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Brush on calzones for a crispy finish.
Filling
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce Makes the calzones moist and delicious.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella Provides a creamy, melty texture.
  • toppings of your choice Options include pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Divide the pizza dough into 8 equally sized pieces.
  2. Roll each piece of dough into a 6-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on one half of the circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Add around 3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of your selected toppings onto the sauce.
  5. Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket and twist the edges to seal.
  6. Cut 2-3 small vents in the top of each calzone.
  7. Brush olive oil on the air fryer basket and the tops of the calzones.
Cooking
  1. Place 1-2 calzones in the air fryer and cook at 370˚F for 9 minutes.
  2. Check on them at the 7-minute mark to adjust as necessary.

Notes

Experiment with different fillings for variety. You can also freeze prepared calzones and cook from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.