Description
These Chicken Alfredo Air Fryer Calzones are a crispy, cheesy delight, combining tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted mozzarella wrapped in a golden-brown pizza dough crust. The air fryer ensures a perfectly crispy exterior and creamy interior.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup Alfredo sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package pizza dough (approximately 13.8 ounces)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken breast with olive oil, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure that all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a flat surface, dust the pizza dough lightly with flour to prevent sticking. Use a rolling pin to stretch the dough into a rectangle, approximately 12 inches by 10 inches.
- Cut the Dough: Cut the dough into equal squares or rectangles, depending on the size of your air fryer basket. These will be your individual calzone pockets.
- Fill the Calzones: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken and cheese mixture into the center of each piece of dough. Be careful not to overfill them to prevent spillage.
- Seal the Calzones: Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket. Press the edges together tightly to seal the calzone. Make sure the edges are well sealed so that the filling doesn’t leak out during cooking.
- Brush with Egg: Carefully brush the tops of each calzone with the beaten egg. This will give them a beautiful golden finish when cooked.
- Add Parsley: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top of the calzones for added flavor and color.
- Cook the Calzones: Place the calzones in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they do not touch each other to allow even cooking. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the calzones from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving. You can serve them with extra Alfredo sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
If you prefer a different cheese, you can substitute the shredded mozzarella with provolone, cheddar, or even ricotta for a creamier filling.
If you’re looking to make a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add sautéed vegetables or plant-based protein alternatives.
For extra heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes inside the filling or add sliced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
