Crispy Air Fryer Calzones Stuffed with Cheese & Love
If you’ve ever had a cheesy, golden calzone from your favorite pizzeria and wished you could recreate it at home, this air fryer calzone recipe is for you. It’s got that perfect crispy outside, a warm and gooey cheese center, and it cooks in minutes. Whether you’re craving something quick for lunch or want a fun, customizable dinner for the family, this one hits the spot.
Air Fryer Calzone
If you love using your air fryer as much as I do, you’re going to want to add this calzone recipe to your weekly rotation. It’s simple, satisfying, and cooks up fast without heating up the kitchen. Make sure to check out a few of my other popular air fryer recipes like Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets, Cheesy Meatballs, and Bang Bang Shrimp for more quick and delicious meal ideas.
No need to wait for delivery or turn on your oven — just grab some pizza dough, your favorite cheeses, and a few pantry staples and you’ll be biting into one of the easiest air fryer creations ever. Let’s get into it.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
No oven needed — quick and easy in the air fryer
Made with simple ingredients you probably already have
Gooey, cheesy filling and a perfectly crispy crust
Totally customizable with your favorite add-ins
Great for meal prep or busy weeknights
How to Make Air Fryer Calzones
- Lay your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a bowl or other round object to create circle in your dough. Cut the circles and remove the excess dough.
- Place a piece of mozzarella cheese on one side of each piece of dough.
- Take a heaping spoon full of Ricotta cheese and place on top of the mozzarella cheese.
- Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush on the outer edge of each dough circle. Fold the dough over in half, making sure you have at least a half inch border that you will crimp with a fork to seal.
- Brush the top of each calzone with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle each top with Parmesan cheese and Italian Seasoning.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees. I placed my tray on the lowest rack, you do not want your dough to brown too quickly. Cook for 6-7 min flipping once in the middle of cooking.
- Serve hot & enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure your dough circles are large enough to hold the filling, but not too full — overfilling can cause them to burst.
- If you want a crispier crust, let the dough sit at room temp for a bit before shaping.
- Use parchment paper or lightly spray your air fryer tray to keep the calzones from sticking.
- These freeze really well! Just prep and freeze before cooking, then air fry straight from frozen with a couple of extra minutes.
- Want to mix it up? Add pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or cooked sausage inside.
FAQs
Air Fryer Calzone
Air Fryer Calzones are the perfect pizza night at home. Add your dipping marinara, ranch or favorite calzone sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 Package of ready made Pizza Dough
- 1 Egg
- Mozzarella cheese (depending on how
- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 TBSP Parmesan Cheese
- Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Lay your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a bowl or other round object to create a circle in your dough. Cut the circles and remove the excess dough.
- Place a piece of mozzarella cheese on one side of each piece of dough.
- Take a heaping spoon full of Ricotta cheese and place it on top of the mozzarella cheese.
- Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush on the outer edge of each dough circle. Fold the dough over in half, making sure you have at least a half-inch border that you will crimp with a fork to seal.
- Brush the top of each calzone with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle each top with Parmesan cheese and Italian Seasoning.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees. I placed my tray in the lowest rack, you do not want your dough to brown too quickly. Cook for 6-7 min flipping once in the middle of cooking.
- Serve hot & enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 209Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 259mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 15g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
What is a “Package of ready made Pizza Dough”? How many calzones do you get out of it? TIA
most supermarkets sell ready made pizza dough in the refrigerator section, some are fresh from pizza places and Pillsbury makes some as well.
Melissa, don’t forget to copy edit your posts. It should say… Lay your pizza DOUGH on a lightly floured surface. I had to look twice at what you’ve written there. Not a big deal but lots of folks will think.. lay a pizza down? Just a thought.
fixed, thank you so much for pointing it out. 🙂