Crispy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Calzones (Printable)
Golden, crunchy calzones stuffed with tender chicken, creamy Alfredo and gooey cheeses, cooked quickly in the air fryer.
# 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 tsp Italian seasoning
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Assembly
10 - 1 egg, beaten
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes.
02 - Divide pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, Alfredo sauce, spinach (if using), garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Spoon a quarter of the filling mixture onto half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the filling for extra crispiness.
06 - Fold dough over filling to form a half-moon. Pinch edges tightly, then crimp with a fork for a secure seal.
07 - Brush tops of calzones with beaten egg, then lightly brush or drizzle with olive oil.
08 - Arrange calzones in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
09 - Air fry at 360°F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
10 - Allow calzones to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that deep-dish cheesy satisfaction but without a pile of dishes or a hot oven.
- They're endlessly customizable and feel like a hug in food form after a long day.
02 -
- Overfilling seams always leads to cheese leaks in the fryer—less is more here.
- Letting calzones rest before serving keeps the filling from escaping and burning your tongue.
03 -
- Placing parchment under each calzone makes them easy to lift out without sticking.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes in the filling gives a little kick most people love.