Description
These Chicken Alfredo Air Fryer Calzones are a quick, delicious main course featuring tender shredded chicken smothered in creamy Alfredo sauce and melty mozzarella cheese, all encased in golden, crispy air-fried pizza dough pockets. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, this easy recipe offers a kid-friendly, flavorful dinner that cooks in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Calzone Dough
- 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
Filling
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Toppings and Finishes
- Olive oil spray
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to heat up to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle. Cut the dough into 4 equal rectangles to form the base for each calzone.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble Calzones: Spoon an even amount of the filling onto one half of each dough rectangle, leaving space around the edges for sealing. Fold the empty dough half over the filling to create a pocket and firmly seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Apply Egg Wash and Oil: Lightly brush each calzone with the beaten egg to create a golden crust. Then, spray the calzones lightly with olive oil to enhance crispiness during cooking.
- Air Fry: Place the calzones in the air fryer basket without letting them touch, working in batches if needed. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the calzones to cool slightly after cooking before serving to avoid burns and let the filling set.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cooked broccoli to the filling for added nutrition and variety.
- Serve the calzones with extra Alfredo sauce or marinara sauce for dipping.
- Ensure the edges are well sealed to prevent filling leakage during cooking.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these calzones can also be baked in a conventional oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
