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Kid-Friendly Homemade Pizza Pockets – A Quick & Cheesy Recipe

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These homemade cheesy pizza pockets are everything you love about pizza, wrapped up in a handheld, golden-baked crust. Stuffed with gooey mozzarella, rich pizza sauce, and your favorite fillings like turkey pepperoni or veggies, they’re easy to prepare, fun for kids, and perfect for freezing and reheating. Whether you bake or air fry, this recipe delivers crispy, melty perfection every time.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)

Alternative: Crescent roll dough or puff pastry

For the Filling

1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup turkey pepperoni slices (or any preferred toppings: bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, etc.)

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp garlic powder

For Brushing

2 tbsp melted butter

1/4 tsp dried parsley (optional)

1 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven or Air Fryer

    • Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C)

    • Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F (190°C)

  2. Roll Out Dough

    • On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.

    • Cut into 6–8 squares or rectangles, depending on your preferred pocket size.

  3. Add Sauce & Toppings

    • Spoon a small amount of sauce into the center of each piece.

    • Add cheese, turkey pepperoni, and any additional toppings.

    • Sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder.

  4. Fold and Seal

    • Fold each square into a triangle or rectangle.

    • Seal edges with a fork. Dab edges with water if needed to seal tightly.

  5. Bake or Air Fry

    • Oven: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.

    • Air Fryer: Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  6. Add Finishing Touch

    • Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, if using.

  7. Cool and Serve

    • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth on the cheese.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble and freeze uncooked pizza pockets for quick meals later. Just bake from frozen — add 2–3 extra minutes to cook time.

  • Dough Tips: If using crescent rolls or puff pastry, reduce baking time by 1–2 minutes and watch closely to prevent overbrowning.

  • Cheese Swaps: Mozzarella works best, but cheddar, provolone, or a blend adds extra flavor.

  • Topping Options: Customize with cooked sausage, sautéed onions, mushrooms, or roasted veggies.

Find it online: https://thetastyyfork.com/kid-friendly-homemade-pizza-pockets-a-quick-cheesy-recipe/