Our Air Fryer Calzone recipe is an easy, kid-friendly meal that the whole family will LOVE! So full of ooey-gooey, cheesy deliciousness with a golden brown crispy outside. Enjoy a filling meal without even heating up the kitchen.
We LOVE pizza! In fact, it’s one of the relatively few dishes that we ALL enjoy.
But it can get a little old if you eat it the same way every single time. So, over the last few years, I’ve shared a few different ways to make pizza – and keep it interesting.
Just like you, I am always looking for different and unique ways to make pizza that my family loves.
I was so excited to make this Easy Air Fryer Calzone recipe. It is healthier than deep-fried calzones, and they taste absolutely delicious.
I also love experimenting with my Air Fryer because it is so versatile, efficient, and easy to use.
This recipe has quickly become one of my family’s most requested meals for a couple of reasons.
They are able to build their own calzone with their favorite flavors and ingredients.
Also, I do not have to heat up the kitchen by turning on the stove, and they can easily customize and bake their own calzone or reheat leftovers…..if we are fortunate enough to have any. 😂
I promise you and your family will love the simplicity of this recipe and the fact that your family members can make their own calzone just exactly the way they want.
If you want more easy, kid-friendly pizza recipes, try my:
- Easy Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas
- Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas
- Easy Pizza Pinwheels
Ingredients Needed For Easy Air Fryer Calzone Recipe
- Pizza Dough – pre-made or homemade
- Pizza Sauce – your favorite flavor or homemade
- Mozzarella Cheese – shredded
- Pepperoni – mini or regular size
How to Make Easy Air Fryer Calzone
Step 1
Begin by flouring a hard surface and flattening the dough to 1/8″ thick.
Step 2
Choose a bowl with a 5″ diameter, and cut circles out of the dough using the bowl.
Step 3
Using the circles of dough, spread pizza sauce on only half of the dough. Then add the cheese and pepperoni. Do not overstuff!
Step 4
Fold over the side that does not have topping on it to form a half circle of dough. Crimp the edges of the dough with a fork or a dough crimper wheel.
Step 5
Now place the calzones in the air Fryer basket. Cook for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip them over and bake for another 2 minutes.
Step 6
Allow the calzones to cool a bit before serving.
Easy Air Fryer Calzone Recipe Notes And Tips
- If you overstuff the pizza dough with cheese and pepperoni, you will have a hard time closing the calzone and keeping it closed. Less is more. 😉
- You can cut the dough circle larger if you wish so that you can add in more toppings. Just make sure you add on extra cooking time to make sure the dough is cooked and golden brown.
- I prefer to crimp the edges of my calzones with a fork. Press down firmly enough to seal the edge but not to break through the dough.
- You will want to be sure to leave a little space between each calzone when placing them in the air fryer basket. This will allow the calzones to crisp up perfectly on all edges.
- Be mindful not to spread the pizza sauce all the way to the edge when smoothing it on the dough. If the pizza sauce is spread all the way to the edge, you will have a harder time keeping the crimp sealed.
Variations Of Air Fryer Calzone To Try
- Change up the protein in your calzone and used extra cheese, hamburger, Italian sausage, bacon, or chicken.
- Experiment with your favorite fillings. Here are a few of mine: red onion, bell peppers, baby spinach, jalapenos, pineapple, or green onion.
- Mozzarella cheese is generally my go-to for this recipe, but I like to experiment with cheddar, ricotta, parmesan, or Pecorino Romano.
- Serve your calzones with a delicious dipping sauce such as marinara, tangy BBQ, Alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing.
FAQs
They will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to 5 – 6 days if stored in an air-tight storage bag or container.
Yes, you definitely can! These are great for freezing and having on hand for a quick, easy meal. You can freeze them raw before baking or after they are cooked. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Place baking sheet in freezer uncovered.
When the calzones are completely frozen, put them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 – 3 months.
Place the unfrozen calzones in the air fryer basket and bake for 3 – 5 minutes at 350 degrees until they are warm throughout.
To reheat frozen calzones, either raw or pre-baked, place them in the air fryer basket for 8 – 10 minutes at 400 degrees or until golden brown on the outside. Be sure to flip about halfway through the cooking process.
More Simple and Flavorful Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Apple Chips
- Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
- AF Carrot Fries
- Air Fryer Greek Chicken Kabobs
- Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders with Aioli
Easy Air Fryer Calzone
Our Air Fryer Calzone recipe is an easy, kid-friendly meal that the whole family will LOVE! So full of ooey-gooey, cheesy deliciousness with a golden brown crispy outside. Enjoy a filling meal without even heating up the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 can of pizza dough
- 1/2 cup of pizza sauce
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of pepperoni
Instructions
- On a floured surface, flatten dough 1/8” thick.
- Using a bowl, cut out 5” circles.
- Spread pizza sauce on half of circle, add cheese and pepperoni. Don’t over stuff.
- Fold over opposite side to form a half circle. Crimp edges with crimped or a fork.
- Place calzones in air fryer basket and cook on 400 for 5 minutes, flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Let cool before eating.
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