Name: Homemade Pizza Pockets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 8 pizza pockets
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp Trader Joe's Pizza seasoning; 0.5 packet pepperoni (~3 oz of pepperoni total); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp water; 4 burrito tortillas; marinara

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Homemade Pizza Pockets

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Ingredients

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Homemade Pizza Pockets

2 cups mozzarella cheeseshredded

1 tbsp Trader Joe's Pizza seasoningor sub for a mixture of Italian seasoning + garlic powder

½ packet pepperoni (~3 oz of pepperoni total)I used a vegan version

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tbsp water

4 burrito tortillascut in half

marinaraoptional

Instructions

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Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the mozzarella, pepperoni, and seasoning. Set aside.

Make your “glue” by mixing together the flour + water.

Taking one tortilla half at a time, fold one side over to the middle and then fold the other side over top of that to create a cone. Brush some of the “glue” along the side edge and press to seal (see video for reference).

Fill the cone 2/3 of the way full with the cheese mixture. Add more glue to the top of the tortilla and lay it flay on a clean surface. Use a form to piece the edges shut. Press firmly so that the pizza pocket is fully sealed. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Working in batches, place the pizza pockets into the air fryer and spray both sides with cooking spray. Top with additional seasoning as desired. Cook at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining pizza pockets and enjoy!

Notes

the pizza seasoning is totally optional and not totally necessary. I tested these with just a little garlic powder sprinkled in and they were still delicious!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Seal the Edges Properly 🔒
Use a fork to firmly crimp and press the tortilla edges together, creating a tight seal that prevents marinara from leaking during cooking and keeps fillings contained.
Dry Your Fillings First 💧
Pat pepperoni and mozzarella dry with paper towels before assembling to remove excess moisture, which prevents soggy pockets and helps achieve a crispier exterior.
Toast Tortillas Before Filling 🔥
Lightly pan-fry each tortilla for 30 seconds per side before filling to pre-cook the outer layer, resulting in a crispier, more pizza-like texture when finished cooking.
Less Sauce Means Better Structure 🎯
Use only 2-3 tablespoons of marinara per pocket rather than more; excess sauce creates steam that makes pockets burst and filling spill out during cooking.
Chill Before Cooking 🧊
Refrigerate assembled pockets for 15-20 minutes before cooking so the tortilla sets and holds its shape better, preventing filling leakage and ensuring even browning.