Crispy Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Calzones (Printable)
Golden air-fried calzones filled with chicken, creamy Alfredo, mozzarella and Parmesan; crisp outside, gooey inside.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Dough
01 - 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
→ For the Filling
02 - 7 ounces 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
→ For Assembly
10 - 1 egg, beaten
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
# How To Make:
01 - Set the air fryer to 360°F and preheat for 5 minutes.
02 - Cut the pizza dough into 4 even portions. Roll each piece into a circle, approximately 6 inches in diameter, on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Combine cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Alfredo sauce, spinach if using, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to blend.
04 - Spoon one-fourth of the filling mixture onto one half of each dough circle, leaving about 1/2 inch border along the edge.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the filling for an extra cheesy, crispy crust if desired.
06 - Fold the dough over to form a half-moon. Pinch the edges firmly to seal, then use a fork to crimp and secure the seams.
07 - Lightly brush the tops with beaten egg, then drizzle or brush with olive oil to promote color and crunch.
08 - Place calzones in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
09 - Air fry at 360°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the calzones are golden brown and crispy.
10 - Let calzones rest for 2 to 3 minutes after cooking before serving to allow the filling to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This is the kind of oozy, melting dinner you can whip up for a movie night and everyone’s hands will be busy reaching for seconds.
- Making calzones in the air fryer gives you a crackly crust without heating up your whole kitchen – a true weeknight win.
02 -
- If you overfill the calzones, they’re almost guaranteed to burst and leak – it gets messy fast.
- Brushing both egg and oil on top creates a shatteringly crispy crust that rivals takeout.
03 -
- A sprinkle of coarse sea salt on top before air frying makes each bite pop with flavor.
- Using parchment in the basket prevents sticky cheese accidents and makes for easy cleanup.