What matters
Keep filling off edges for a good seal.
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Air fryer spinach ricotta mini calzone
Air fryer spinach ricotta mini calzone with homemade yeast dough. Let dough rise before filling and thoroughly squeeze the cooked spinach.
Total time
1 hr 58 min
Calories
394 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Dry filling helps the seam stay closed
Four small pockets make two servings. Preparation includes 60 minutes rising and 5 minutes cooling filling. Cooking includes two batches. This uses yeast dough, not ready-made puff pastry.
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Recipe
Air fryer spinach ricotta mini calzone
Air fryer spinach ricotta mini calzone with homemade yeast dough. Let dough rise before filling and thoroughly squeeze the cooked spinach.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Knead flour, yeast, salt, lukewarm water and oil about 8 minutes. Cover and rise about 60 minutes until visibly airy. Do not use hot water.
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2
Precook and drain
Wilt spinach with clinging rinse water about 4 minutes in a pan. Drain, cool about 5 minutes, squeeze firmly and chop. Mix ricotta and pepper.
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3
Fill and assemble
Divide into four and roll circles about 14 cm. Fill one half leaving a border. Fold, seal edges firmly, slit top and brush with milk.
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4
Bake and check doneness
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Bake two batches of two about 13 minutes each at 180 °C. Check base and thick seam for raw dough; filling must be hot. Extend if needed, especially the first piece. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer spinach ricotta mini calzone
Serving guidance
Rising is required and counted as preparation, not baking.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use cooked squeezed chopped chard instead of spinach.
Mix a little nutmeg into ricotta.
Nutrition per serving
394kcal
59.7 gCarbohydrates
13.4 gProtein
10.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer spinach ricotta mini calzone
No, yeast dough needs visible aeration. Without it pockets are denser and seams slower to cook.
Water can soak dough and open seams. Filling should be creamy, not liquid.
No, base and pressed edge must bake through. Cut a piece carefully if needed.
Not with these timings. Leave room for air and rising; separate batches are included.
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