Prairie Dog Pizza Pockets with Marinara Sauce

These crispy, doughy pockets packed with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices are a quick and easy snack or appetizer.

Pizza pockets have been around for decades, but this version is made with a grain-free dough that's both crispy and tender. The secret? A blend of almond flour and tapioca flour that yields a gluten-free, low-carb dough that holds its shape perfectly. The filling is a classic combination of pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices, but you can customize it to your liking. Serve these pizza pockets with your favorite dipping sauce for a fun and satisfying snack or appetizer.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup tapioca flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup pepperoni slices

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca flour, and salt.
3. Add olive oil and water and mix until dough forms.
4. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
5. Roll out each piece of dough into a circle.
6. Place a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each circle.
7. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
8. Fold dough over filling and crimp edges to seal.

Why It Works

• The combination of almond flour and tapioca flour creates a gluten-free dough that's both crispy and tender.
• The dough is easy to work with and can be rolled out into thin circles without tearing.
• The filling is a classic combination of pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices that's sure to please everyone.
• These pizza pockets can be customized to your liking with different toppings and fillings.