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Chicken Alfredo Air Fryer Calzones


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  • Author: sara
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 calzones

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:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 5 tablespoons of butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
  4. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and creamy.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. Assemble the Calzones:

  1. Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions.
  2. On a floured surface, stretch each portion into a 6-inch circle.
  3. Spoon 1 tablespoon of Alfredo sauce onto the center of each dough circle, spreading slightly but avoiding the edges.
  4. Top with shredded chicken and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  6. Press the edges firmly to seal, then fold and crimp the edges for extra security.

3. Prepare for Air Frying:

  1. In a small bowl, mix softened butter and minced parsley.
  2. Brush the tops of each calzone with the parsley butter mixture.

4. Air Fry the Calzones:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the calzones in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching (cook in batches if necessary).
  3. Air fry for 8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Brush with more parsley butter halfway through for extra flavor.

5. Serve:

  1. Let the calzones cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. 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