Crispy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Calzones (Printable)
Golden air-fried calzones filled with chicken, Alfredo sauce and melted cheeses for a quick, crispy dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
→ Filling
02 - 7 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce
06 - 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach, optional
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
10 - 1 egg, beaten
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes.
02 - Divide pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Combine chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, Alfredo sauce, spinach (if using), minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
04 - Spoon one quarter of the filling onto half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the edge.
05 - For added crunch and flavor, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the filling if desired.
06 - Fold dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Firmly pinch edges to seal and crimp with a fork for extra security.
07 - Lightly brush the tops with beaten egg, then drizzle or brush with olive oil for enhanced crispiness.
08 - Place calzones in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
09 - Air fry at 360°F for 12 to 15 minutes until calzones are golden brown and crispy.
10 - Let calzones cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Biting into a homemade calzone and hearing that first crunch is like uncovering a delicious secret.
- These are fast enough for weeknights but still feel like you pulled out all the stops for family or friends.
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- Trying to fit all the calzones in at once leads to soggy spots—give them breathing room in the basket.
- A too-thick dough layer won’t crisp up well, so keep those circles on the thinner side for best results.
03 -
- Keep a damp towel over the dough balls you’re not rolling yet to prevent them from drying out.
- A final brush of olive oil just before serving revives that irresistible crisp if they’ve sat a minute.