Air Fryer Homemade Pizza Pockets

Air Fryer Homemade Pizza Pockets are a simple recipe idea that can be made with refrigerator dough in about ten minutes.

These quick and easy pockets have a crispy bread exterior with a flavorful pizza inspired inside that is surrounded by warm and gooey cheese..

Homemade pizza pockets in air fryer.

These pizza filled pockets are a savory handheld snack or appetizer idea.

Made with refrigerated dough, these pockets are filled pizza toppings and are then air fried to perfection.

Did you try my recipe for Air Fryer Cauliflower Crust Pepperoni Pizzas?

That recipe for appetizer sized pizzas are really easy to make in an air fryer. Both this pizza pocker recipe and those cauliflower pizzas would go nicely when served together.

To make this recipe you will need a liner for your air fryer basket for the pizza to be air fried on. You can find a selection of air fryer basket liners here.

Why we like this recipe for airfryer pizza pockets.

• This is a simple recipe that can be made in about 10 minutes.
• Pizza pockets are a perfect snack or meal idea.
• About any age can make this recipe (some with a bit of assistance).
• Personalizing the pizza pockets to make them yours is easy to do.

Ingredients for Making Pizza Pockets in an air fryer.

• Refrigerated Dough. My pockets were made with refrigerated crescent dough. Other refrigerated doughs such as pie crust or biscuit dough can also work.
• Cheese. Mozzarella cheese was used in my pockets but you can really use about any pizza cheese such as Parmesan or a blend.
• Pizza Sauce. You can use a premade sauce in a can or jar.
• Toppings. Mini pepperonis were used in my pockets but, you can use any protein that normally goes on pizza or opt for veggie pizza pocket instead.
• Butter. Melted butter or an oil spray can be used.
• Seasonings. This is optional and as desired.

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Tips for making the best pizza pockets.

Use freshly dated refrigerated dough instead of something that is expired. Also, if you let the dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes it will be easier to work with.

More helpful tips for you to make

• Keep an eye on the pizza pockets while they are air frying. Air fryers can vary with their cooking and you do not want your pockets to burn.
• Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make your pockets in batches.
• Once fully cooled, leftover pizza pockets can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to a few days.
• Use a fork to seal the edges of the pockets before placing them in the air fryer. This will help the ingredients stay inside of the pockets rather then escaping into the basket.

Equipment that you may need to make this recipe with.

• Air Fryer.
• Basket Liner.
• Mixing Bowl.
• Spatula.
• Pastry Brush
• Knife or cutter
• Fork

Can you freeze homemade pizza pockets?

I love the idea of making a bunch of these pockets so that I can save some for a quick snack or meal to enjoy on another day.

Once the pockets have fully cooled, you can wrap each leftover pocket in foil. Place the wrapped pocket(s) in a freezer safe bag, date and label the bag and freeze it for up to a few months. You can then remove the pockets from the foil and heat them up in your air fryer when you are ready to enjoy them.

How to make homemade pizza pockets.

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350. Also, place the liner in the basket.
2. Lightly flour a clean work surface and carefully unroll your crescent or similar dough on to the surface . You can use your hands or a small rolling pin to press the dough into a rectangle. (If you are using biscuits simple remove them from the container and flatten them out on the surface.)
3. Use a knife or pizza wheel cutter to cut the rolled out dough into four equal sized rectangles. Then place the rectangles so that a shorter side is facing you.
4. Next, in a large bowl, combine together your filling ingredients (cheese, sauce, toppings..).
5. Use a quarter cup scoop or similar item to scoop out the filling ingredients and place them in the center of the bottom half of each of the rectangles .
6. Fold the triangle over and press the open edges in place. You can then use a fork to crimp the edges together.Then use a pastry brush to brush on the melted butter.
7. Place the pockets onto the basket liner, leaving room between each of the pockets.
8. Air fry for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned, flipping halfway through air frying.
9. Let the cooked pockets cool a bit before enjoying.

Expert Tip👉 If your dough is cold just out of the refrigerator and difficult to work with you can let it sit on your counter for up to 15 minutes.

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Air Fryer Homemade Pizza Pockets, a simple five ingredient snack or meal recipe made with refrigerator dough in about 10 minutes.