Air-Fryer Pizza Pockets

Total Time Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.
Yield 16 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These air-fryer pizza pockets will satisfy everyone in the house. The best part is that they can be made ahead, frozen and then cooked right from the freezer for instant, satisfying snacks. —Clarice Brender, North Liberty, Iowa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce, plus more for dipping

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine mozzarella, ricotta, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired; set aside.
  2. Divide bread dough into 16 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle. Place 1 teaspoon pizza sauce and 1/4 cup filling in the center of each circle. Lightly brush edge of dough with water. Bring dough over filling; press firmly, then pinch or crimp seams to seal.
  3. Pre-heat air fryer to 350°. Lightly beat remaining egg; brush over pockets. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Working in batches, place pockets into greased air fryer basket; cook until deep golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until bottoms are lightly browned and dough is cooked, 3-5 minutes. Repeat with remaining pizza pockets. Allow to cool 2-3 minutes before serving. If desired serve with additional pizza sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.
  4. Freezer Directions: Place uncooked pizza pockets on a parchment-lined tray, cover and freeze until firm; transfer to air-tight freezer containers. Store in freezer for up to three months. Cook as directed from frozen, increasing cook time 2-5 minutes as needed.

Nutrition Facts

1 pizza pocket: 251 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

These air-fryer pizza pockets will satisfy everyone in the house. The best part is that they can be made ahead, frozen and then cooked right from the freezer for instant, satisfying snacks. —Clarice Brender, North Liberty, Iowa
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