Description
Creamy, cheesy air fryer chicken alfredo calzones bring Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Crispy golden pockets packed with tender chicken, rich alfredo sauce, and melted cheese guarantee a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked chicken, shredded
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Sauce:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Alfredo sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 375°F, preparing for crispy calzone creation.
- Separate pizza dough into four uniform portions, ensuring equal size.
- Gently stretch each dough section into thin, circular shapes using light hand movements.
- Distribute Alfredo sauce evenly across one half of each dough circle, leaving a border for sealing.
- Layer shredded chicken, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese across sauced dough surface.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley for added herbal brightness.
- Carefully fold bare dough half over filled section, creating a half-moon shape.
- Press and crimp edges firmly with fingertips to create a secure seal, preventing filling leakage.
- Arrange calzones inside air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through for even golden-brown coloration.
- Remove when exterior is crisp and deep golden, with cheese visibly melted inside.
- Allow 2-3 minutes cooling time before serving to prevent potential burns.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Prevent soggy bottoms by lightly brushing the outside of calzones with olive oil, which helps achieve a crispy golden exterior.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap traditional pizza dough with cauliflower or gluten-free pre-made dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked and shredded finely to distribute evenly throughout the calzone, creating consistent flavor in every bite.
- Customize fillings by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and varied texture without compromising the classic Alfredo taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg