Crispy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Calzones (Print Version)
Golden air-fried calzones stuffed with chicken, creamy Alfredo and melted cheeses—ready in about 40 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Set the air fryer temperature to 360°F and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
02 - Divide pizza dough into 4 equal sections. Roll each into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, Alfredo sauce, spinach if using, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
04 - Distribute one-fourth of the prepared filling onto half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - If desired, top filling with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for additional crispiness.
06 - Fold dough over filling to form half-moon shapes. Pinch edges tightly and crimp with a fork to ensure closure.
07 - Lightly brush the tops of the calzones with beaten egg and then with olive oil to promote color and crispiness.
08 - Place calzones in the air fryer basket in a single layer; if necessary, cook in batches to avoid crowding.
09 - Air fry calzones at 360°F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
10 - Allow calzones to cool for 2 to 3 minutes to prevent burns before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Making these calzones in the air fryer gives you that shattering crunch with so much less oil than takeout.
- The creamy Alfredo-chicken filling melts perfectly into the cheese for an ultra-satisfying bite every time.
02 -
- Overstuffing can cause the calzone to burst and ooze everywhere—less is more for a crisp, leak-free pocket.
- Preheating the air fryer makes all the difference in getting that signature crunch right out of the gate.
03 -
- Always taste the filling and adjust seasoning before it goes in the dough—the flavor should be bold.
- If you layer cheddar on the outside, press it gently into the dough so it crisps instead of falling off in the fryer.