The best easy, family-friendly dinner made right in the air fryer with these Air Fryer Pizza Dippers, also known to some as Air Fryer Calzone. This recipe uses a refrigerated pizza dough, but it can be done with homemade dough, too. Get ready for that delicious, melty cheese on a crispy dough in less than 20 minutes.
If you enjoyed these Air Fryer Garlic Bread Pizzas, then you will really love these Air Fryer Pizza Dippers. They remind me of calzone, made right in the air fryer. This recipe can be made with any toppings that you prefer, but we are sticking to the basics with pepperoni and cheese.
Why you’ll love Air Fryer Pizza Dippers:
- Fast and Easy Prep!
- Customize with your favorite toppings!
- Easy clean-up, no oven needed!
Ingredients for Pizza Dippers in the Air Fryer:
- Canned Refrigerated Pizza Dough
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Pepperoni
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Egg
- Salt
- Marinara Sauce or Ranch for Dipping
- Chopped Parsley to Garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Beat egg in a small bowl and set aside.
- Mix parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in another small bowl and set aside.
- On a lightly floured cutting board or sheet pan, unroll the pizza dough and cut it in half to form two rectangles.
- Working with one dough piece at a time, arrange a few slices of mozzarella on half of the dough, leaving space around the edges. Add a thin layer of pepperoni, a few slices of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of the parmesan mixture.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling.
- Brush the edges with the beaten egg.
- Crimp the edges by rolling or pinching them together with your fingers.
- Brush lightly with the egg, and sprinkle with salt.
- Repeat these steps for the other piece of dough.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for about 3 minutes.
- Once preheated, you can add a piece of parchment paper to fit.
- Place one pizza bread in the basket and bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the other pizza bread.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes, then cut into strips.
- Garnish with leftover Parmesan and parsley.
- Serve with marinara or ranch dressing.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Pizza Dippers:
It’s best to use parchment when making these to keep the air fryer easily cleaned.
Another alternative to parchment paper is to use silicone liners. These come in both square or round to fit your air fryer or Ninja Foodi.
This makes for some easy clean-up when you are ready to just eat and relax.
Air Fryer Pizza Dippers are made using refrigerated pizza dough, such as the canned Pillsbury Pizza Crust or Dough. This makes it a quick meal to prepare.
It’s also important to use a block of mozzarella cheese as opposed to shredded mozzarella cheese.
The shredded cheese has cellulose in it to keep it from sticking together. That means it will not melt as nicely as the block of mozzarella or fresh mozzarella.
Can you add different toppings?
This recipe can be made with any pizza toppings, including a Hawaiian-style pizza with bacon and pineapple or a meaty pizza, even chicken alfredo, too.
Choose your favorite pizza toppings and stuff the dough with it to make the best Air Fryer Pizza Dippers.
How do you store the leftovers?
If you have leftovers, it’s best to wrap them in plastic and then place them in the fridge.
When you are ready to eat it, simply reheat the cooked pizza bread for about 35-30 seconds in the microwave, then place it in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 4 minutes or until it’s nice and warm. Remember to unwrap it first.
This will make those leftovers taste much better than simply out of the microwave.
Air Fryer Pizza Dippers or Calzone will take you back to that comfort meal you’re longing for on a relaxing Friday night. This is such a great recipe to make in the air fryer and is full of zesty flavor. It’s also a family-friendly recipe to have the kids help make.
Air Fryer Pizza Dippers
Ingredients
- 13.8 oz Package or Can Refrigerated Pizza Dough Pillsbury
- 8 oz Brick Mozzarella Cheese Thinly Sliced
- 3 oz Pepperoni Any Kind
- 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Egg
- Salt
- Marinara Sauce or Ranch for Dipping
- Chopped Parsley to Garnish
Instructions
- Beat egg in a small bowl and set aside.
- Mix parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in another small bowl and set aside.
- On a lightly floured cutting board or sheet pan, unroll the pizza dough and cut it in half to form two rectangles.
- Working with one dough piece at a time, arrange a few slices of mozzarella on half of the dough, leaving space around the edges. Add a thin layer of pepperoni, a few slices of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of the parmesan mixture.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling.
- Brush the edges with the beaten egg.
- Crimp the edges by rolling or pinching them together with your fingers.
- Brush lightly with the egg, sprinkle with salt.
- Repeat these steps for the other piece of dough.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for about 3 minutes.
- Once preheated, you can add in a piece of parchment paper to fit.
- Place one pizza bread in the basket and bake 8-10 minutes or until golden browned and cooked through.
- Repeat with the other pizza bread.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes, then cut into strips.
- Garnish with leftover parmesan and parsley.
- Serve with marinara or ranch dressing.
Notes
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