WHAT IS AIR FRYER NAAN PIZZA?

Air fryer naan pizza uses a delicious buttery flat bread native to India, called naan, as a substitute for traditional pizza dough crust. It makes the perfect substitute thanks to its soft texture and flat roundish shape. Just add your favorite toppings and heat until it’s crispy.

INGREDIENTS

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for air fryer naan pizza, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

You may have all of the ingredients for air fryer naan bread pizza in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

• Naan bread: You can find naan in the bread section of your grocery store. Some stores also sell it frozen.
• Tomatoes: Grape or cherry tomatoes are perfect for these mini pizzas.
• Olive oil
• Pesto: To save time, use ready-made pesto.
• Mozzarella: Grate your own mozzarella cheese using low moisture mozzarella (not the fresh mozzarella cheese stored in liquid).
• Basil: Use fresh basil leaves.
• Balsamic glaze: You can make your own or use store-bought to save time.

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to cook this caprese pizza on naan bread in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, nutritional information, to print the recipe or to have the recipe scaled to double or triple, see the recipe card below.

COOK: Cook in the air fryer basket at 400°F for 4-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook.

🔴 TIP: Put the basil on the pizza after it’s cooked. Basil will blow right off the pizzas when cooked in the air fryer or will crisp up too much if broiled in the oven.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER PIZZA AHEAD

Air fryer caprese pizza is an excellent alternative to store bought frozen pizza. To make ahead, add the toppings to your pizza and wrap in plastic wrap and store freezer-safe bags with all air removed. When you are ready to cook them, put them directly in the air fryer. If cooking from frozen, add a few additional minutes of cooking time.

HOW TO MAKE NAAN PIZZA IN THE OVEN

If you don’t have an air fryer, oven baked caprese pizza is just as delicious! Set the oven to broil and prepare the pizza according to the recipe. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to make sure it doesn’t burn. Remove from the oven when the cheese is melted. Top with basil and balsamic sauce.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Place parchment paper or wax paper between slices and wrap in a cling film or place in an air tight food storage bag for up to 3 days.

Freeze: You can freeze cooked air fryer naan pizza for up to 2 weeks. Place parchment or wax paper between slices or whole pizzas to prevent them from sticking to each other. Then place in an air-tight freezer bag.

Defrosting: Thaw on the counter for 1-2 hours or in the refrigerator overnight.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CAPRESE PIZZA

Air fryer naan pizza pairs perfectly with our easy Italian salad, antipasto tortellini salad, or shrimp fettuccini with lemon garlic sauce. Want to make your side dish in the air fryer? Check out our other air fryer recipes below for ideas.

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INGREDIENTS

You may have all of the ingredients for creamy lemon garlic shrimp fettuccine in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

• Fettuccine: You can use fresh or dried fettuccine noodles. You can also substitute other long noodles if you don’t have fettuccine.
• Olive oil
• Butter: We’re using unsalted butter.
• Shrimp: We recommend using fresh shrimp for best results. If using frozen shrimp, thaw firsthand pat dry before cooking.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic is best but you can used minced garlic in the jar.
• Red pepper flakes: This adds just a bit of heat but you can omit it if you prefer.
• Lemon: You’ll need a fresh lemon for the juice and zest.
• Salt & pepper: Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
• Flour
• Chicken broth
• Heavy cream
• Pesto: You can use store-bought pesto or make your own with Stef’s pesto recipe.
• Parmesan cheese: You can grate your own or purchase refrigerated, fresh-grated parmesan to save time.

INSTRUCTIONS

If you’d like to print this creamy shrimp fettuccine recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information.

🔴 TIP: Shrimp are perfectly cooked when they are pink and curl into a letter C shape. Shrimp become tough when overcooked.  

MAKE CREAM SAUCE: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same pan. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and saute 30 seconds. Add the flour to make a roux and whisk together for 1 minute, then reduce heat to low. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream and pesto. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth. Turn heat to medium high. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Heat approximately 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese until melted.

COMBINE: Add the shrimp with juices and pasta to the sauce. Stir until well coated in sauce. Season with additional salt, pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese, fresh parsley and lemon juice.

STORAGE TIPS

Don’t throw out your leftovers! You can store them for later!

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Due to the nature of the cream sauce, this does not freeze well after it’s been cooked.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CREAMY FETTUCCINE

Enjoy shrimp fettuccine with a simple salad, some roasted vegetables and some bread. Don’t forget the dessert!

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WHAT IS A CALZONE?

A calzone is basically an oven-baked folded pizza. Just like regular pizza, calzones are made with yeasted pizza crust and filled with sauce and delicious pizza toppings of choice. Calzones are also often called pizza turnovers or pizza pockets.

PESTO CHICKEN CALZONE INGREDIENTS

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for chicken pesto calzone, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

You may have all of these oven-baked calzone with chicken ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

• Pizza Dough: Use your favorite refrigerated pizza dough from the grocery store or make your own. Have you tried our favorite homemade pizza crust recipe?
• Pesto: You can buy your favorite pesto at the store, or you can also make your calzones extra special by making your own pesto. We absolutely love this homemade pesto recipe.
• Mozzarella Cheese: For best results, shred your own mozzarella cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains preservatives and doesn’t melt as well or taste as good.
• Parmesan Cheese: We recommend freshly shredded parmesan cheese for best flavor.
• Cooked Chicken: Any type of grilled or roasted chicken works well with this recipe.
• Salt
• Italian Seasoning: You can substitute plain oregano, or make your own Italian seasoning by mixing oregano, dried basil, and thyme.
• Egg
• Water

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to cook pesto chicken calzone in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, nutritional information, to print the recipe or to have the recipe scaled to double or triple, see the recipe card below.

ADD TOPPINGS: Spread equal parts pesto, mozzarella, parmesan and chicken into the middle of each calzone dough.

🔴 TIP: Keep the edges clean, when putting ingredients onto the crust. Keep them about 1 inch away from the edges, because any sauce or fillings on the edges will prevent the calzones from sealing properly.

SEAL: Fold the calzone over and pinch edges together. Roll pinched edges and pinch again.

🔴 TIP: Make sure you seal the edges well. You can use a fork to pinch the edges by pressing it down all along the edges before rolling it if you’re having trouble getting the edges to stick together.

SERVE: Allow to rest 5 minutes then serve with Italian salad and marinara dipping sauce.

HOW TO MAKE CALZONES AHEAD

You can completely assemble your calzones and freeze them unbaked on a baking sheet. As soon as they are turning solid you can transfer them to freezer bags and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let them defrost or bake from frozen when needed. If you are baking them from frozen, make sure to add a couple of minutes of baking time.

You can also freeze baked and completely cooled calzones. When ready to eat, let them thaw in the fridge overnight or bake from frozen in the oven or air fryer until heated through.

HOW TO MAKE CALZONES IN THE AIR FRYER

1. Roll out the dough into 4 inch rounds (They will be smaller than the ones that cook in the oven.)
2. Prepare calzones as described in the recipe.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
4. Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket/tray with cooking oil or line with parchment paper. (Make sure you add the parchment paper only together with the pizzas, so it stays in place. Use air fryer parchment paper or cut your own and poke a couple of holes into it.)
5. Lay mini calzones into the air fryer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Let your chicken pesto calzones cool completely. Then store leftovers in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat your calzones by microwaving or warming in the oven or air fryer.

Freeze: Place the cooled chicken calzones in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Thaw the folded pizzas in the fridge overnight, or cook from frozen at 350 degrees in the air fryer or oven until heated through.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH PESTO CHICKEN CALZONES

Serve chicken pesto calzones with a healthy side dish, such as our crispy and nutritious Italian salad or mouthwatering Antipasto Tortellini salad. Pesto chicken calzones also taste fabulous with our best ever marinara sauce. In case you are planning on surprising your family with a special Italian feast, additionally pair the calzones with Italian meatballs and a perfect chocolate lasagna.

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