Air fryer calzones are one of the most kid-friendly meals out there. Instead of leaning on greasy, store bought frozen pizza or waiting on the delivery man, I often whip these up when my kids have friends over or for family movie nights. I love how crispy they get on the outside without the need for a ton of oil. Plus, they’re just so fun to eat and dip into different sauces!
Before you get started, it’s important to note that you’ll need pizza dough to make these calzones. Use this recipe for homemade pizza dough recipe or grab a premade, store bought variety (Trader Joe’s has an amazing refrigerated pizza dough).
Traditional calzones are oven-baked, folded pizza pockets that are stuffed with an assortment of meats, cheeses, and veggies. In this recipe, we nix the need for the oven and will cook them in an air fryer. This significantly cuts down on cooking time and requires minimal clean-up. Below, find a rundown of the flavor, texture, and cooking time for these crazy easy air fryer calzones.
Although this recipe calls for a basic combination of pepperoni and cheese, use whatever fillings your craving. Below, find a couple of winning combinations to get you inspiration:
Whether you’re looking for a tasty dip for your calzone or a sauce for the inside, here are some great suggestions to play around with.
Making calzones in the air fryer requires a bit of simple assembly and homemade or store bought pizza dough. Aside from the dough, the ingredients list is kept to a minimum and can be tweaked depending on your preferred fillings. Below, find an overview of the step-by-step instructions to help you nail the recipe the first time through.
Here you’ll find a handful of pro tips to help you nail this air fryer calzones recipe.
You might have already guessed it, but the best way to reheat calzones is in the air fryer. Below, find directions on how to reheat refrigerated and frozen calzones.