Crispy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Calzones (Printable View)
Air-fried calzones stuffed with chicken, creamy Alfredo and melty cheeses for a quick Italian-American meal.
# 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 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra crispiness)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set air fryer to 360°F and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
02 - Divide pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Thoroughly mix chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, Alfredo sauce, baby spinach (if using), minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
04 - Distribute a quarter of the filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch margin at the edge. For a cheesier crust, sprinkle cheddar over the filling if desired.
05 - Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon. Pinch and seal edges well, using a fork to crimp securely.
06 - Brush calzone tops lightly with beaten egg, then drizzle or brush with olive oil for extra crispiness.
07 - Arrange calzones in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches as necessary. Air fry at 360°F for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Allow calzones to cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The filling stays creamy inside while the dough gets outrageously crispy in the air fryer—so much less greasy than deep frying.
- It’s ridiculously flexible: swap the cheeses, throw in spinach, or add that leftover chicken from last night. No one will ever know.
02 -
- If your calzones burst, you might’ve overstuffed them—less is more than you think.
- Rubbing Italian seasoning between your palms right before adding unlocks way more flavor than just tossing it in.
03 -
- A light hand with the egg wash prevents sogginess—less is more.
- Sneak a little garlic powder into the egg wash for extra aroma.