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Air Fryer Calzones

Golden, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these Air Fryer Calzones are the perfect handheld pizza pockets.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 calzones
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce plus extra for dipping
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup pepperoni sliced
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Rolling pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into 4 equal sections.
  3. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on each dough section, leaving edges clear.
  4. Add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning (or other toppings).
  5. Fold dough over to form a half-moon shape and pinch edges tightly to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
  6. Brush tops lightly with olive oil.
  7. Place calzones in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed).
  8. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired. Serve hot with extra marinara dipping sauce.

Notes

Seal calzones well to prevent cheese from leaking out during cooking. Avoid overfilling for best results.