Description
Mouthwatering chicken alfredo air fryer calzones deliver crispy golden perfection straight from Italian comfort cuisine. Creamy cheese, tender chicken, and golden pastry create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large pizza dough rounds
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Craft a delectable filling by blending shredded chicken with creamy Alfredo sauce, melty mozzarella, smooth ricotta, sharp Parmesan, and a harmonious blend of garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until thoroughly incorporated.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out pizza dough, transforming it into two symmetrical rounds. Strategically distribute the chicken Alfredo mixture across the center of each dough circle.
- Carefully fold the dough over the filling, creating elegant half-moon shapes. Meticulously seal the edges by pressing firmly, using fork tines to create a decorative and secure crimped border.
- Activate the air fryer and calibrate the temperature to 375°F, allowing it to reach optimal heat for culinary perfection.
- Delicately brush the calzone exteriors with olive oil to encourage a golden, crispy finish. Arrange the stuffed dough pockets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Initiate the cooking process, air frying for 8-10 minutes until the calzones develop a gorgeous bronzed exterior and emit an irresistible aroma.
- After cooking, allow the calzones a brief cooling period. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and present alongside complementary Alfredo or marinara sauce for an enhanced dining experience.
Notes
- Seal edges tightly with a fork to prevent filling from leaking during air frying, ensuring a perfectly crisp calzone exterior.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like shredded turkey, ham, or plant-based chicken for dietary variety and personal preference.
- Brush olive oil sparingly to achieve a golden, crispy crust without making the dough greasy or soggy.
- Allow calzones to rest briefly after cooking to let cheese set and prevent burning your mouth when biting into the hot filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg