Description
Crispy Air Fryer Calzones: Perfect Homemade Beef Pockets. Enjoy a golden, crispy crust with a warm, gooey filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cooked beef, diced
- ½ cup beef bacon, cooked and chopped
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, olive oil, and warm water. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked diced beef, cooked chopped beef bacon, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Mix well.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble Calzones: Lightly flour a surface. Divide the risen dough into two portions. Roll each portion into an 8-9 inch circle, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Spoon half of the filling onto one side of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Seal and Vent: Press the edges of the calzones to seal, then use a fork to crimp the seam. Make 2-3 small slits on top of each calzone with a sharp knife for steam vents. Whisk the large egg with 1 tablespoon water or milk for an egg wash. Lightly brush the top and sides of each calzone with the egg wash.
- Air Fry Calzones: Lightly oil the air fryer basket or use parchment. Place one calzone in the preheated air fryer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, then carefully flip and air fry for another 7-9 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure not to overcrowd the basket.
- Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the cooked calzone to a wire rack to rest for at least 5 minutes. Repeat the air frying process with the second calzone. Serve warm with your favorite heated marinara sauce for dipping and optional fresh basil.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg