A calzone is a pizza folded over its filling — crisp golden crust outside, molten cheese within. The air fryer cooks it through without a soggy middle. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make a calzone in an air fryer?
A: Fill rolled pizza dough, fold and seal, and air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 12–15 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Q: How do you stop it leaking?
A: Don't overfill, seal the edges firmly, and don't overload with wet sauce.
The method
Roll out pizza dough, spread a little (not too much) sauce on one half, and add cheese and your fillings — keeping it modest so it cooks through and doesn't leak. Fold over, crimp the edges firmly to seal, brush with oil, and cut a small vent. Air fry until golden, crisp and cooked in the middle.
The recipe
Air Fryer Calzone
Ingredients
- Pizza dough for 2
- Passata, mozzarella
- Ham, mushroom or veg
- Oil, oregano
Method
- Roll dough; add sauce, cheese and filling to one half.
- Fold over; crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush with oil; cut a small vent.
- Air fry at 180°C for 12–15 minutes.
Tips
- Don't overfill — it cooks through and seals better.
- Crimp firmly so the filling stays in.
- Cut a vent to let steam escape.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make a calzone in an air fryer?
Fill rolled pizza dough on one half, fold over and crimp to seal, brush with oil, cut a vent, and air fry at 180°C for 12–15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
How do you stop a calzone leaking?
Don't overfill it, go easy on the wet sauce, and crimp the edges firmly to seal. A small vent lets steam out without bursting the seam.
Can you use shop-bought dough?
Yes — ready-made pizza dough or even bread dough works well and saves time.