Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Air Fryer Calzones, a quick and easy recipe that brings cheesy goodness and savory fillings to your table. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, these calzones are customizable based on your taste preferences and dietary needs. The air fryer ensures a crispy exterior without the excess oil while keeping the inside warm and gooey. Serve them with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch as they become a favorite among friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package 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: Allow store-bought pizza dough to reach room temperature or roll out homemade dough into a thin sheet.
- Mix Fillings: In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, cooked meats, spinach, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a large circle about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut Dough: Use a knife or pizza cutter to create circles approximately 6-8 inches in diameter.
- Fill Calzones: Place filling on one half of each circle and leave space at edges to seal.
- Fold & Seal: Fold the empty half over the filling and pinch edges tightly or crimp with a fork.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Brush calzones with beaten egg for color.
- Air Fry: Arrange calzones in a single layer in the air fryer; cook for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg