If you're looking for a fun dish you can make with the kids, try Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Pockets! Melty parmesan and mozzarella mixed with pizza seasoning and topped with marinara make the perfect ooey-gooey filling. Best of all, prep is a breeze thanks to the premade crust we use for our Pizza Pockets!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
I love finding tasty recipes that I can make with my kids.
It's a great way to do something fun together, and who doesn't love activities that end in delicious food?
Air fryer recipes are great to make with kids because they typically end in some crispy goodness.
These Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Pockets are perfect for making with the family! They're kind of like pizza Hot Pockets, except they taste so much better.
The fresh ingredients make a big difference.
Thanks to the refrigerated pie crust used for the crust, they're also super easy to whip up.
It probably takes less time than running to the store to purchase a box of Hot Pockets Pepperoni Pizza! (And air frying makes them so crispy.)
These delicious morsels are hearty enough for dinner, but also make a great snack.
Ingredients for Making Pizza Pockets in the Air Fryer
- Pie crust — I use the premade kind you find in the refrigerated aisle at the store. It makes this recipe so quick and convenient! Refrigerated pizza dough works as well and requires the same amount of prep time.
- Cheese — A combination of mozzarella and parmesan adds delicious flavor and gooeyness. I recommend shredding your own to avoid any anti-caking agents you get from pre-shredded cheese. You can use reduced-fat mozzarella cheese if you like. Cheddar also work.
- Seasoning — Either pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning will work well for this Pizza Pocket recipe.
- Pepperoni — This ingredient is optional. You can omit it if you prefer a meatless meal. Pork, chicken and beef pepperoni all work.
- Marinara — Rao’s is my favorite brand of pizza sauce, which you can find in most grocery stores. I like to make my own using this Crockpot Marinara sauce recipe.
- Milk — You only need a little to help seal the pastry edges. Any kind will work just fine.
- Egg — This is for brushing the tops before cooking to get them nice and golden.
Tips & Tricks
- Feel free to add any of your favorite pizza toppings to the filling! Throw in chopped pepperoni, crumbled sausage, veggies, bacon, or even pineapple and ham if that's your thing.
- Let the refrigerated dough sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes to let it warm up a bit. But don't let it sit out longer than that, or it will get too soft and become difficult to work with.
- Let the homemade Pizza Pockets cool before serving. They will be really hot when they come out of the air fryer, so be sure to give them some time before digging in.
- Remember that all air fryers are slightly different, so the cooking time can vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't need to spray the entire basket. Instead, you can either spray the bottom of the pizza pockets or use air fryer liners to prevent any sticking.
Store any extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
When you're ready to enjoy, reheat the Pizza Pockets in the air fryer to get them perfectly crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. I don't recommend reheating in the oven.
You bet! They may not get quite as crispy, but they will still be delicious.
Simply preheat the oven to 400°F, place the Pizza Pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bake for 20-25 minutes
Tools Needed to Make Pizza Hot Pockets
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- Parchment Paper or Pastry Mat
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry brush
- Dough Press (optional)
- Air Fryer (if using)
- Baking sheet (if baking in the oven)
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. I recommend reheating homemade Pizza Pockets in the air fryer.
You can freeze leftovers for up to three months. Frozen pizza rolls should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight prior to cooking.
How to Make Air Fryer Pizza Pockets
Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F.
Roll out the pie crusts and cut into 6 circles, about 5 inches wide. Gather the excess dough, roll out again, and cut into 2 more circles.
In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, parmesan, and pizza seasoning. Add the chopped pepperoni if using.
Divide the cheese and pepperoni mixture between the circles. Top each with 1 tablespoon of marinara.
Using a silicone brush, dab the edge of each crust circle with milk. Fold the circles in half and crimp the edges with a fork or empanada press. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
Air Fryer Instructions
Transfer to the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
Serve with the remaining marinara.
Oven Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve with the remaining marinara.
Make sure you check out my Air Fryer Pizza Pockets Web Story.
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More Recipes to Try
- For even more cheesy comfort, Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is easy to throw together and simply irresistible.
- These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and basically impossible not to love!
- Healthy Chicken Wings crisp up right in the oven and taste absolutely amazing.
Air Fryer Pizza Pockets
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 14 ounces refrigerated pie crust about 2 crusts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan
- 2 teaspoons pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup chopped pepperoni optional
- 1 cup marinara
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 °F.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut into 6 circles. (About 5 Inches)
- Gather the rest of the dough and roll out again. Cut into 2 more circles.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, parmesan, and pizza seasoning.
- Divide the cheese and pepperoni mixture between the circles and top each with 1 tablespoon of marinara.
- Using a silicone brush, dab the edge of the circle with milk.
- Fold the circles in half and crimp the edges with a fork. (Or use an empanada press.)
- Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
- Cook in a single layer for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve with the remaining marinara.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Serve with the remaining marinara.
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