Description
These Air Fryer Calzones are filled with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni, then air fried until the pizza dough is golden and crisp with a hot, cheesy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 4 oz pepperoni
Instructions
- Divide the pizza dough into equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a round, keeping the dough thick enough to hold the filling.
- Spread pizza sauce over one side of each dough round, leaving a border around the edge.
- Add shredded mozzarella and pepperoni over the sauce, keeping the filling toward the center.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly together and crimp with a fork to seal.
- Arrange the calzones in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Remove carefully and let the calzones rest briefly before serving, as the filling will be very hot.
Notes
- Leave a clean border around the dough so the calzones can be sealed properly.
- Avoid overfilling, as excess filling can cause the seam to open during cooking.
- Air fryer models vary, so begin checking the calzones toward the end of the cooking time and cook until the dough is golden and fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 calzones
- Calories: 360 calories
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