Crispy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Calzones (Printable Version)
Golden air-fryer calzones with shredded chicken, creamy Alfredo, and melty cheeses for a crispy, comforting 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 egg, beaten
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes.
02 - Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
03 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, Alfredo sauce, spinach if using, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
04 - Spoon one quarter of the filling onto half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the filling for a cheesier crust.
06 - Fold dough over filling to form a half-moon and press edges firmly to seal. Crimp edges with a fork for extra security.
07 - Lightly brush the tops of calzones with beaten egg, then drizzle or brush with olive oil.
08 - Place calzones in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overlapping.
09 - Air fry at 360°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
10 - Allow calzones to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cheesy filling oozes out with every bite but the crust somehow stays crisp—like a pizzeria secret right at home.
- You can throw in whatever veggies or leftover chicken you have without ever sacrificing taste.
02 -
- Don’t skip sealing the edges twice—one rogue leak can make a cheesy mess in the air fryer basket that’s hard to clean.
- Mixing your filling while the chicken is still a bit warm makes the cheese blend in creamier and meltier.
03 -
- Lightly oiling the air fryer basket prevents sticking, even with egg wash on the calzones.
- Pat any added veggies dry so the filling doesn’t turn watery.