Description
These Chicken Alfredo Air Fryer Calzones are stuffed with creamy chicken alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a perfect crispy exterior, all made easy in the air fryer! A quick, delicious twist on classic calzones that your family will love. #AirFryerCalzones #ChickenAlfredo #EasyDinner #CalzoneRecipe #ComfortFood
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Alfredo:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Calzone:
- 2 refrigerated pizza doughs (or 1 batch homemade dough)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for filling)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken Alfredo:
In a medium saucepan, combine the shredded chicken and Alfredo sauce. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Once the sauce is warmed through, stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Set aside. -
Prepare the Calzone Dough:
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into two circles, about 8-10 inches in diameter. -
Assemble the Calzones:
Spoon a generous portion of the chicken Alfredo mixture into the center of each dough circle. Sprinkle extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the filling. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges tightly by pinching the dough together. -
Brush with Olive Oil:
Lightly brush the tops of the calzones with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning for added flavor. -
Air Fry the Calzones:
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the calzones in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. - Make Ahead: You can assemble the calzones in advance, cover them, and refrigerate them until you’re ready to air fry.
- Vegetarian Option: Swap the chicken for cooked spinach or mushrooms for a vegetarian calzone.
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- Storage: Leftover calzones can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, you can add a bit of dissolved gelatin to the filling.
- To prevent the cheesecake from sticking to the pan, grease the pan well and consider lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: ~450-500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg