Description
Crispy chicken alfredo air fryer calzones deliver Italian-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables. Rich creamy filling nestled in golden pastry pockets promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken, shredded
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup (28 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Dough and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Additional Sauce:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) Alfredo sauce
- Marinara sauce (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- Transform the pizza dough into four uniform circular shapes, rolling each piece to approximately 6-inch diameter for consistent sizing.
- Craft the filling by thoroughly blending shredded chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, melted mozzarella, rich ricotta, aged Parmesan, aromatic Italian seasoning, and zesty garlic powder in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully position 2-3 tablespoons of the savory mixture onto one half of each dough circle, maintaining a small border around edges for proper sealing.
- Gently fold the dough over, creating a crescent-like pocket, and meticulously crimp the edges using a fork to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Apply a luxurious egg wash across the surface, ensuring a glossy, golden-brown exterior once cooked.
- Activate the air fryer to 375F (190C) and allow it to preheat completely before cooking.
- Arrange the prepared calzones inside the air fryer basket, spacing them to allow proper air circulation and prevent sticking.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway if needed, until the exterior transforms into a crisp, amber-colored shell and the interior reaches optimal temperature.
- Remove and allow calzones to rest for 2-3 minutes, enabling the filling to stabilize and reduce potential burning.
- Serve immediately alongside marinara sauce for an optional dipping experience, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize the filling by substituting chicken with leftover turkey, ham, or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Ensure the dough edges are tightly sealed to prevent filling from leaking during air frying, using a fork to crimp the edges creates a perfect seal.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top before air frying for an additional crispy, golden crust that adds extra flavor and texture.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked calzones for a quick meal later, just add 2-3 extra minutes to cooking time when air frying directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg