Description

These easy air fryer calzones are a fun twist on traditional pizza! Loaded with gooey cheese, savory marinara sauce, and your favorite fillings, they cook up golden and crispy in just minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a game day snack.

Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni or cooked sausage (optional)
1/4 cup chopped bell peppers or mushrooms (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 egg (for egg wash)

All-purpose flour (for dusting)

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Lightly flour your work surface and divide the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6–8 inch circle.

Spread about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on half of each circle, leaving a border around the edges.

Add 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese, a handful of mozzarella, and any optional fillings like pepperoni or veggies.

Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Fold the dough over to make a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges closed.

Beat the egg and brush it lightly over the tops of the calzones for a golden finish.

Place the calzones in the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).

Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving with extra marinara on the side for dipping.

Notes

You can customize these with any pizza toppings you like—try spinach, cooked bacon, or olives.
Make them ahead and freeze before cooking; just add a few extra minutes in the air fryer when cooking from frozen.