Crispy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Air Fryer Calzones
Delicious calzones filled with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for a quick dinner or snack.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups shredded chicken Can use pre-cooked chicken to speed up preparation
- 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese Can experiment with different cheeses
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder Add to taste
- Italian herbs Add to taste
Dough
- 1 package pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
Garnish
- parsley Parsley for garnish Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Take your pizza dough and cut it into rounds using a bowl or cookie cutter.
- Spoon a portion of the chicken filling onto one half of each dough round. Be careful not to overfill.
- Fold the dough over to cover the filling and pinch or crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush the tops of the calzones with olive oil and sprinkle some extra cheese on top.
Cooking
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook the calzones in batches for about 9 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once done, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave. Don't overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches for even crispiness.