Air Fryer Calzones + Homemade Calzone Dough Recipe! (2024)

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I must say, I absolutely LOVE my air fryer! All of those foods that you thought would be off-limits when making a lifestyle change, they don’t have to be! These air fryer calzones are really going to be your next favorite meal!

As always, you can switch the ingredients to your liking. Add in any vegetables you choose to keep from adding any points in Weight Watchers. Air Fryer Calzones + Homemade Calzone Dough Recipe! (1)

Related: Don’t have an air fryer yet? Find out more about them here!Below is my favorite!

Just so you know ahead of time, you can make the calzone dough by using a store-bought dough or you can use this calzone dough recipe which is what I use! Substituting the store-bought dough for the dough I use lowers the overall points which is always a great thing!

You can use these to cut the calzone dough after you have kneaded it!

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

3 cups baby spinach leaves

1/3 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce

⅓ cup of shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded cooked chicken

1 batch 2-Ingredient dough

1 1/2 ounces or 6 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese (low fat)

You can add in more veggies or swap out the chicken for lean ground turkey.

Find the calzone dough recipe here!

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In a medium pan over medium-high add onion and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.

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Add spinach

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Cover and cook until it’s wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from the stove

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Stir in marinara sauce and chicken.

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Use the calzone dough recipe to make and roll out onto a floured surface

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Divide dough into 4 pieces. Use a cookie cutter to cut if needed.

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Place a quarter of the spinach mixture and a quarter of mozzarella cheese on one half

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Fold dough over filling to form half-moons, pinching edges to seal. Coat calzones well with ICBINB

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Place calzones in the air fryer basket or on the pan, and cook at 325°F until dough is golden brown for 8 minutes, then flip for another 4 minutes

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Serve with 0 Point Ranch or marinara sauce.

Each air fryer calzone is 4 Smart Points each. This recipe makes 4 calzones.

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How to Make

Air Fryer Calzones Weight Watcher Friendly

I hope you love these air fried calzones as much as I do! Serve with 0 Point Ranch or marinara sauce for dipping! Each calzone is 4 Smart Points each. This recipe makes 4 calzones.

Author: Laurie Bennett

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Ingredients

  • 10 Sprays of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1/3 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce
  • cup of shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 batch 2-Ingredient dough
  • 1 1/2 ounces or 6 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese low fat
  • You can add in more veggies or swap out the chicken for lean ground turkey.

Instructions

  • In a medium pan over medium-high add onion and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.

  • Add spinach; cover and cook until it’s wilted, about 2 minutes.

  • Remove pan from stove; stir in marinara sauce and chicken.

  • Use the calzone dough recipe/2 ingredient dough; knead and roll on a floured surface

  • Divide dough into 4 pieces. Use a cookie cutter if needed.

  • Place a quarter of the spinach mixture and a quarter of mozzarella cheese on one half.

  • Fold dough over filling to form half-moons, pinching edges to seal.

  • Coat calzones well with ICBINB.

  • Place calzones in the air fryer basket or on the pan, and cook at 325°F until dough is golden brown for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.

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  1. love how you explain with pictures. Always easy and helpful

    Reply

    1. Jess Nagy

      Thank you!!

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  2. Brittany

    I made these over the weekend. They were amazing! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply

  3. Ginny

    What store bought dough would be lower in points than the 2 ingredient dough you used?

    Reply

Air Fryer Calzones + Homemade Calzone Dough Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

How do I cook a calzone in an air fryer? ›

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray with avocado oil. Place a batch of calzones into the basket and mist them with avocado oil. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes.

Is there a difference between pizza dough and calzone dough? ›

Both are prepared with flour, water, salt, and yeast; that's the solution. In contrast, the eggs and olive oil used in most calzone dough give it a deeper flavor and a softer texture. Eggs and oil are not common ingredients in pizza dough, contributing to its crispiness and durability.

How do you make calzone not soggy? ›

Don't forget to cut steam vents in the top of each calzone.

This prevents the dough from getting soggy, but it also releases the steam that builds up inside the pocket and causes the seam to burst.

Should you poke holes in a calzone? ›

Poke holes or slits in calzone before baking to prevent a dough balloon from taking flight in your oven. Use the oven's middle rack for baking calzone.

Do you flip calzones when cooking? ›

Set air fryer to 370°F and bake for 9 to 10 minutes. Baking times vary by air fryer. Calzone is done when it's golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Tip: To achieve a crisper bottom crust, use tongs or a spatula to flip the calzone over for the final 2 to 3 minutes of baking.

How do you know when calzone is done? ›

A fully baked calzone should have a puffed, golden brown exterior with a few darker spots.

Is a calzone made with ricotta or stromboli? ›

Stromboli almost always contains mozzarella cheese, and will sometimes have another low-moisture cheese mixed in. Calzones, on the other hand, tend to contain ricotta cheese. You'll often find other cheeses like mozzarella as well, but ricotta is traditional in a calzone and almost never found in a stromboli.

Is calzone more unhealthy than pizza? ›

Did you know that a standard calzone has over 1000 calories? On the other hand, a slice of pizza is around 300 calories. So just because they're technically the same in terms of ingredients and taste, they're not! A calzone can equal 3 slices of pizza so choose wisely!

Do calzones have sauce inside? ›

Calzones' fillings do not include sauce; marinara is served on the side for dipping. Stromboli portions can also be dipped, but they can also be baked with the sauce inside.

How do you seal calzone dough? ›

Using a fork, press the edges of the dough together to seal. Roll the edge up to seal again. Transfer the calzones to the greased baking sheet. Brush with the egg wash and then prick each calzone with a fork 5 times to allow steam to escape during baking.

Why do you cut slits in calzone? ›

Cut 3 slits into the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape. Brush the egg wash over the dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.

How do you stop calzone from leaking? ›

Be sure to seal the edge of the dough extremely well to prevent the fillings from leaking out during baking. Flour a work surface and the tops of the dough balls.

How do you keep calzone from sticking to the pan? ›

You should grease the pan before placing your dough in it. This will prevent the dough from sticking to the pan and prevent it from burning. Also, you can use olive oil to grease the baking pan, which is a good option due to its unique flavor.

What is the point of a calzone? ›

Thus, making it easy for working people to eat lunch without having to sit down with a knife and fork. Unlike spaghetti and meatballs, of course. Therefore, it shouldn't come as a surprise that calzone means “trouser” in Italian, solidifying its purpose as a “walk-around” meal.

What is the best temperature to heat up calzone? ›

According to Cooking Chew, reheating a calzone in the oven is the most common method. It recommends preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Then place the calzone on a baking sheet and spritz it with cooking oil. The oil provides a golden, crispy crust when it bakes.

Can I cook pizza in air fryer? ›

Air fryer pizza. You can customize air fryer pizza with your favorite toppings same as you do oven-baked pizza. Just like cake (and cheesecake) and cookies, you can absolutely make pizza with the help of your air fryer — and I'm eager to show you how.

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