Low-Calorie Pizza Calzones

Ingredients

• 2 Low-calorie tortillas (45 calories each)
• 0.25 cup Pizza sauce (50 calories)
• 0.25 cup Light mozzarella cheese (Shredded; 100 calories)
• 12 slices Low-fat turkey pepperoni (100 calories total; divide between the two calzones)
• 1 tbsp Light butter (Melted or softened, for brushing)
• 2 tsp Grated Parmesan cheese (20 calories total; divide between the calzones)
• 1 tbsp All-purpose flour (Mix with the water to make a sealing paste)
• 2 tsp Water (Mix with flour to make a paste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix the flour and water until smooth and thick enough to spread as a sealing paste. Set it aside.

2. 2

   Divide the pizza sauce, light mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, and Parmesan into two portions so each tortilla receives an even amount of filling.

3. 3

   Lay one tortilla flat. Spread half of the pizza sauce over one side of the tortilla, leaving a clear border around the edge.

4. 4

   Add half of the mozzarella, six turkey pepperoni slices, and half of the Parmesan over the sauced portion of the tortilla. Keep the filling away from the edge so the calzone can seal.

5. 5

   Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon calzone. Press the edges firmly together.

6. 6

   Brush the flour-and-water paste around the inside edge of the tortilla, then press the edge closed again to seal the calzone. Repeat steps 3 through 6 with the second tortilla and the remaining filling.

7. 7

   Brush the outside of both calzones with the light butter. Place them in the air-fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space around each one for air circulation.

8. 8

   Air-fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, turning carefully if needed for even browning, until the tortillas are crisp and golden and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Notes

The post states approximately 210 calories and 14 g protein per calzone. Divide the ingredients evenly between the two tortillas. Watch the calzones near the end of cooking because tortilla thickness and air-fryer models vary.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• snack
• air-fryer
• low-calorie
• high-protein
• pizza
• quick
• easy