Description
These Chicken Alfredo Air Fryer Calzones are a crispy, golden delight filled with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender shredded chicken, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Quick, easy, and air-fried to perfection, they make for an irresistible weeknight dinner or game-day snack!
Ingredients
For the Calzones:
- 1 lb premade pizza dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Alfredo Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 5 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Assemble the Calzones:
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions.
- On a floured surface, stretch each portion into a 6-inch circle.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of Alfredo sauce onto the center of each dough circle, spreading slightly but avoiding the edges.
- Top with shredded chicken and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Press the edges firmly to seal, then fold and crimp the edges for extra security.
3. Prepare for Air Frying:
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter and minced parsley.
- Brush the tops of each calzone with the parsley butter mixture.
4. Air Fry the Calzones:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the calzones in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching (cook in batches if necessary).
- Air fry for 8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Brush with more parsley butter halfway through for extra flavor.
5. Serve:
- Let the calzones cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Extra Crispy Tip: Brush calzones with egg wash before air frying for a shiny, golden finish.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Assemble the calzones and freeze uncooked. Air fry from frozen, adding 2-3 extra minutes to cooking time.
- Add More Flavor: Sprinkle calzones with grated Parmesan before air frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snack, Air Fryer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American