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Air Fryer Calzones
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- ½ cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- Cooking spray
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
In large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well combined
Fold in diced cooked chicken and marinara sauce into cheese mixture
Divide pizza dough into 4 equal portions on floured surface
Roll each portion into 6-inch circle about ¼-inch thick
Spoon ¼ of filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving ½-inch border
Brush edges of dough with beaten egg
Fold dough over filling to create half-moon shape, press edges firmly to seal
Crimp edges with fork to ensure tight seal and prevent filling from leaking
Brush top of each calzone with egg wash for golden finish
Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray
Place 2 calzones in basket at a time, not touching
Spray tops lightly with cooking spray
Cook at 375°F for 8 minutes, then carefully flip
Cook additional 7 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F
Let cool 5 minutes before serving with extra marinara sauce for dipping
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Air fryer
- Rolling pin
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl for egg wash
- Pastry brush
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Cutting board
- Parchment paper
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Let dough come to room temperature for easier rolling and shaping
Don't skip crimping edges with fork to ensure tight seal
Brush egg wash generously for beautiful golden color
Make small vent hole on top to release steam and prevent bursting
Let calzones rest before cutting to allow cheese to set slightly
Use parchment paper if calzones stick to basket
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store cooled calzones in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Wrap individually in aluminum foil to maintain freshness
- Keep marinara sauce separate until serving
- Do not store while warm as condensation makes crust soggy
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Prepare and fill calzones up to 24 hours ahead store covered in refrigerator
- Prepare filling up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate
- Roll out dough and cut circles then refrigerate covered
- Freeze unbaked calzones for up to 2 months
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Freeze unbaked calzones on baking sheet until solid then transfer to freezer bags
- Store for up to 2 months in freezer
- Cook from frozen add 10-12 minutes to cooking time
- Do not thaw before cooking for best texture and to prevent sogginess
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with warm marinara sauce or garlic butter for dipping
- Pair with Caesar salad or mixed green salad
- Great as main course or cut into smaller pieces for appetizers
- Garnish with fresh basil and grated parmesan
- Serve alongside garlic bread and Italian vegetables
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Overfilling calzones causes filling to leak during cooking
- Not sealing edges properly allows cheese to escape
- Skipping egg wash results in pale dry crust
- Overcrowding air fryer basket causes uneven cooking
- Not preheating air fryer leads to soggy bottom
- Cutting into calzones too soon releases all the cheese
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Vegetarian version use spinach mushrooms and bell peppers instead of chicken
- Meat lovers add pepperoni salami and cooked sausage
- Buffalo chicken use buffalo sauce and add blue cheese crumbles
- Margherita style use fresh mozzarella tomatoes and basil
- BBQ chicken use BBQ sauce cheddar cheese and red onions
- Greek inspired use feta cheese olives sun-dried tomatoes and oregano
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes absolutely. Store-bought dough works perfectly and saves time. Let it come to room temperature first.
Seal edges well with egg wash press firmly and crimp with fork. Don't overfill.
Yes replace chicken with spinach mushrooms peppers or any vegetables you like.
Ricotta mozzarella and parmesan combo is ideal but you can use any melting cheese.
Yes freeze unbaked on baking sheet then transfer to bags. Cook from frozen add 10 minutes.
