CALZONES with ZUCCHINI and Salami, soft, with pizza dough, perfect as an appetizer or finger food for parties, with a simple and tasty ricotta filling, cooked in an air fryer.
The zucchini and salami calzones are a delicious variation of traditional Italian panzerotti, combining the freshness of zucchini with the bold flavor of salami.
Traditionally prepared with mozzarella and tomato, these calzones with zucchini and salami are really tasty, they can be fried, baked, or cooked with the fryer as I did.
With a simple pizza dough, even pre-made, you can prepare these delicious bites to serve as an appetizer for a summer dinner or an enticing aperitif.
Follow me in the kitchen today; we have calzones with zucchini and salami.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer and Fall
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp fresh yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup zucchini
- 3.5 oz Milano salami
- 3.5 oz ricotta
Steps
Prepare the base dough, pour the flour into a bowl, add the crumbled yeast, water, and mix a bit, then add the salt and combine the ingredients.
Let it rest until it doubles in size, about 3 hours, or use ready-made dough.
After rising, roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it with a cookie cutter, a glass, or a cup.
Fill with salami, a bit of ricotta, and zucchini slices, fold in half, and seal the edges.
Place them in the air fryer basket with parchment paper, oil them, and cook at 390°F for 12 minutes, then turn and cook for another 2 minutes.
Bon appétit
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CALZONES with ZUCCHINI and Salami
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) CALZONES with ZUCCHINI and Salami
What is a calzone?
A calzone is a typical Italian dish similar to a stuffed pizza. It is made with leavened dough, filled with various ingredients, and then closed into a half-moon shape before being baked or fried. Its sealed form keeps all the flavors of the filling inside.
What are the main ingredients of calzones with ZUCCHINI and Salami?
The main ingredients for calzones are fresh zucchini and salami. These are usually accompanied by cheeses like mozzarella or provola, tomato, and various seasonings like olive oil, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor of the filling.
Can calzones be prepared in advance?
Yes, they can be prepared in advance. You can prepare the calzones and store them in the refrigerator until cooking, or cook them and reheat them when needed. They can also be frozen for longer storage and reheated directly from the freezer, still maintaining their goodness.
