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Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets – Easy Homemade with Greek Yogurt Dough

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These homemade air fryer pepperoni pizza hot pockets feature a quick Greek yogurt dough and a cheesy, pepperoni-filled center. Crispy, golden, and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a healthier, tastier upgrade to the classic pizza pocket.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup (245g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) pizza sauce
  • 1 cup (110g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20–24 thin slices pepperoni (regular or turkey)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Nonstick spray or olive oil (for air fryer basket)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add Greek yogurt and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces for large hot pockets (or 6 for smaller). Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick and 6×4 inches.
  5. Spoon 2 tablespoons pizza sauce onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  6. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella and layer 5-6 pepperoni slices on top. Add Italian herbs or crushed red pepper if desired.
  7. Fold dough over filling to form a pocket. Press edges with fingers, then crimp with a fork to seal. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  8. Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 2-3 minutes. Spray basket with nonstick spray or brush with olive oil.
  9. Place pockets in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
  10. Let cool 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit pepperoni and add sautéed veggies. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option. Do not overfill pockets to prevent leaks. Seal edges tightly with a fork. Pockets can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen before air frying. Let cool before eating as filling will be very hot.

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