Description
Savory air fryer calzones bring Italian-inspired comfort to home cooking. Crisp golden crusts and melted cheese create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough
- 1 cup (226 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 g) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
- ½ cup (75 g) sliced pepperoni or other toppings
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for brushing)
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) garlic powder
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position the air fryer on a stable surface and preheat to 375F (190C) for optimal cooking conditions.
- Dough Crafting: Roll pizza dough into 6-inch rounds with a 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface, creating delicate circular bases.
- Flavor Layering: Spread pizza sauce on one half of each dough circle, establishing a zesty foundation for the filling.
- Cheese Composition: Distribute mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses across the sauced dough, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder to enhance the flavor profile.
- Pocket Formation: Fold the dough over the filling, creating a crescent-shaped pocket that securely encapsulates the ingredients.
- Sealing and Finishing: Firmly press and crimp edges with a fork, then brush the exterior with whisked egg to create a golden, glossy surface.
- Air Frying: Arrange calzones in a single, non-touching layer within the air fryer basket, cooking for 8-10 minutes and flipping midway to ensure even browning and crispy exterior.
- Serving: Allow calzones to cool briefly, then serve immediately with additional pizza sauce for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Optimize Dough Thickness: Roll dough uniformly to 1/4 inch to ensure consistent cooking and crispy texture throughout the calzone.
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Seal edges meticulously by pressing and crimping with a fork, creating a tight seal that locks in delicious ingredients.
- Achieve Golden Crisp: Brush egg wash generously over the surface to create a beautiful golden-brown exterior with a glossy, appetizing finish.
- Control Air Fryer Spacing: Arrange calzones in a single layer without touching to guarantee even heat circulation and maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg