Calzones are a traditional Italian dish, typically made with pizza dough folded over a filling of meat, cheese, and vegetables. They originated in Naples and were originally called ‘calzoni’, which means ‘trousers’ in Italian. This is because the folded dough resembles a pair of pants.
Air Fryer Sausage Calzones
Course: MainCuisine: ItalianPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesTotal time
20
minutesThese crispy and delicious sausage calzones are made easy with the help of an air fryer. Perfect for a quick and tasty dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
1 pre-made pizza dough
6 cooked sausage links
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll out pre-made pizza dough into 6-inch circles.
- Place a cooked sausage link in the center of each dough circle.
- Add a spoonful of marinara sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
- Brush the calzones with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Place the calzones in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Check the calzones halfway through cooking and flip if needed.
- Once golden brown and crispy, remove from the air fryer and let cool.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any type of sausage you prefer, such as Italian or breakfast sausage.
- Feel free to add in any additional toppings you like, such as peppers or onions.
- Make sure to seal the calzones tightly to prevent any filling from leaking out.
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