Let’s talk about the cutest (and creepiest) little pizza bites you’ll ever make — Ghost Pizza Pockets! I made these last October for a weeknight dinner before trick-or-treating, and my kids absolutely howled with laughter. They even gave each ghost a name… before devouring them. 😅
These pockets are everything you love about pizza: melty cheese, savory sauce, a little bit of pepperoni — all wrapped in golden brown, air-fried dough. But the best part? Each one is cut into a ghost shape and decorated with little olive eyes!
Using the air fryer makes the crust perfectly crisp while keeping the inside warm and gooey. Plus, no waiting on the oven to preheat. These spooky snacks come together in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy fall evenings.
Whether you’re prepping for a Halloween party, looking for a fun lunchbox surprise, or just want a festive dinner idea, these Ghost Pizza Pockets are sure to disappear fast (pun very much intended!).
🥕 Ingredients Overview
Here’s what you’ll need to summon your ghostly creations:
- Refrigerated pizza dough: Store-bought works great! You can also use crescent dough or even puff pastry.
- Pizza sauce: Go with your favorite — jarred or homemade.
- Mozzarella cheese: Shredded works best for easy melting.
- Mini pepperoni (optional): For extra pizza flavor — or use chopped veggies!
- Black olives: Slice them into tiny rounds for ghost eyes.
- Egg wash: Just a beaten egg with a splash of water to seal and golden the dough.
Pro Tip: Want to keep it gluten-free? Use GF pizza dough and double-check your sauce and toppings.
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer. Set to 350°F while you prep the pockets.
2. Roll and cut the dough. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter or knife to cut out even numbers of ghost shapes.
3. Fill the pockets. On half the ghosts, add 1 tsp of sauce, cheese, and a few pepperoni or veggie bits.
4. Seal and decorate. Top each filled ghost with an unfilled one. Press edges with a fork. Add olive slices for eyes and brush with egg wash.
5. Air fry. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until golden and puffy.
- Pro Tip: Work in batches to avoid overcrowding — it helps them crisp evenly.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overstuffing the pockets — they’ll burst open!
- Forgetting the egg wash — it helps them seal and brown.
- Skipping the olive eyes — they’re what makes them ghosts!
- Air frying too hot — 350°F is the sweet spot.
- Not sealing the edges well — use a fork to crimp them tight.
🎨 Variations & Add-Ons
- Extra cheesy: Add a slice of mozzarella or provolone for even more gooey goodness.
- Veggie version: Swap the pepperoni for mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers.
- Gluten-free: Use GF dough and gluten-free toppings.
- Spooky upgrade: Cut little mouths into the dough or use red pepper strips for fangs!
- Make them mummies: Wrap strips of dough over the top for a mummy look.
📦 Make Ahead & Storage
You can prep the ghosts ahead of time and refrigerate them (unbaked) for up to 1 day. Just air fry right before serving.
Leftovers? Store cooled pockets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 320°F for 3-4 minutes.
Avoid microwaving if possible — it makes them soggy!
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Each pizza pocket (with pepperoni and cheese) is approximately 180–220 calories depending on dough and fillings.
Ghost Pizza Pockets
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- Roll out dough and cut ghost shapes.
- Fill half with sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Top with second dough shape, seal edges with fork.
- Add olive eyes, brush with egg wash.
- Air fry at 350°F for 6–8 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Gluten-free dough works great for GF option.
- Use veggies or vegan cheese for vegetarian/dairy-free.
- Store leftovers in fridge and reheat in air fryer.
If you give these Ghost Pizza Pockets a try, I’d love to know how spooky yours turn out! They’ve become a favorite at our house for Halloween dinner — and not a crumb is ever left. Tag me in your creations, and if you want another creepy-cute idea, check out my Mummy Jalapeño Poppers. They’re wrapped, zippy, and just as easy in the air fryer!
