Deep-Fried Calzone | The Ultimate Italian Street Food

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option with similar texture.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Grilled chicken offers a leaner protein option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

Heat canola oil to 400-425 degrees for frying.

Season whole milk ricotta cheese with pepper and a little salt, and mix in parsley.

Stretch 5 ounces of pizza dough to about 12 inches in diameter.

Spoon ricotta into the center of the dough.

Add a handful of mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press edges to seal tightly.

Roll the edges for extra sealing protection.

Repeat the process with another piece of dough, adding cooked Italian sausage and mozzarella as filling.

Fry the calzones in hot canola oil until golden brown, flipping to cook both sides.

Remove calzones and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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