Description
Crispy chicken alfredo air fryer calzones bring Italian comfort to your kitchen with golden-brown pockets of cheesy goodness. Perfectly sealed and packed with savory filling, these calzones offer a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 350F (180C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Separate pizza dough into four uniform portions.
- Flatten each dough section into thin, circular shapes using a rolling pin.
- Combine shredded chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, grated mozzarella, sprinkled Parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, dried oregano, and fresh basil in a mixing bowl.
- Distribute chicken mixture evenly onto one half of each circular dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Carefully fold the empty dough half over the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
- Press and crimp edges firmly with fingertips to create a complete seal and prevent filling from leaking.
- Gently brush egg wash across the exterior of each calzone to ensure golden, glossy finish.
- Arrange calzones inside air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until exterior turns crisp and achieves a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and cheese remains melted.
Notes
- Seal the edges tightly to prevent filling from leaking during air frying.
- Brush egg wash generously for a golden, crispy exterior that adds extra crunch and shine.
- Use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time and ensure even cooking.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like ricotta or provolone for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg