Description
Crispy chicken alfredo air fryer calzones combine Italian comfort with modern cooking convenience. Golden pastry pockets packed with creamy chicken and cheese promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Alfredo sauce
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 375F (190C) and allow it to warm up for optimal cooking temperature.
- Stretch the pizza dough and divide into equal rectangular portions, creating a smooth surface for filling.
- Combine shredded chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and fragrant garlic powder in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully distribute the chicken mixture onto one half of each dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Fold the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape, and firmly press the edges together to create a tight seal, preventing any filling from leaking during cooking.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking, then arrange the calzones in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Cook the calzones for 8-10 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure even browning, until the exterior turns a deep golden brown and becomes crispy.
- Remove the calzones from the air fryer and let them rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the filling to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose thin pizza dough for a crispier exterior that won’t become too dense or heavy in the air fryer.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the chicken mixture for an extra burst of flavor that elevates the classic Alfredo profile.
- Brush the calzone edges with egg wash before sealing to ensure a perfect golden-brown finish that looks professionally made.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour-based alternatives that still provide a delicious crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg