Description
Homemade chicken alfredo air fryer calzones combine creamy cheese and tender chicken in a crispy pastry pocket. Italian-inspired comfort delivers a delightful meal you can quickly prepare with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) Alfredo sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for brushing)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Blend shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into a harmonious filling mixture.
- Shape Dough: Roll pizza dough into four 6-8 inch circular discs, ensuring uniform thickness and smooth edges.
- Fill and Seal: Position filling on one half of each dough circle, leaving a modest perimeter. Fold dough over, creating half-moon pockets, and firmly crimp edges with a fork to prevent leakage.
- Surface Finish: Delicately brush calzones with beaten egg to achieve a radiant golden exterior, potentially drizzling olive oil for enhanced crispness.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C). Carefully place calzones in basket, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp, working in batches if necessary.
- Serve: Rest calzones briefly after cooking to stabilize internal temperature. Present with marinara sauce for an optional complementary dipping experience.
Notes
- Preheat Perfectly: Ensure air fryer reaches exact 375F to guarantee crispy, evenly cooked calzone exterior without soggy centers.
- Seal Strategically: Press fork edges firmly to prevent filling leakage, creating a tight seal that locks in delicious Alfredo mixture during cooking.
- Moderate Moisture: Use minimal Alfredo sauce to prevent soggy dough; drain excess chicken moisture to maintain crisp calzone texture.
- Alternative Diet Hack: Substitute regular pizza dough with gluten-free options or cauliflower crust for low-carb dietary preferences without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg