Description
Creamy chicken alfredo air fryer calzones blend Italian comfort with modern cooking convenience. Crispy golden pockets stuffed with tender chicken and rich alfredo sauce deliver a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Alfredo sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Craft a rich filling by blending tender shredded chicken with creamy Alfredo sauce, melting mozzarella, sharp Parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, and fragrant Italian herbs until perfectly combined.
- Carefully divide pizza dough into four symmetrical portions, gently rolling each piece into a delicate 6-inch circular shape on a flour-dusted work surface.
- Carefully distribute the savory chicken Alfredo mixture onto one half of each dough circle, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Elegantly fold the dough over the filling, creating a crescent-like pocket, then meticulously seal the edges by pressing firmly and using a fork to create a decorative crimped border.
- Warm the air fryer to 375°F and lightly brush the assembled calzones with a thin layer of olive oil to promote golden browning.
- Arrange the calzones in the air fryer basket with ample spacing, ensuring even heat circulation and crispy exterior.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, carefully rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and a perfectly crisp texture.
- Allow the calzones to rest briefly after cooking, then serve with complementary Alfredo or marinara sauce for an indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize the filling by adding roasted vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Ensure dough is rolled evenly to create consistent cooking and prevent uneven browning in the air fryer.
- Seal edges tightly using a fork to prevent filling from leaking during air frying, creating a perfect crispy pocket.
- For gluten-free options, substitute pizza dough with cauliflower or gluten-free dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg