If you love creamy, cheesy goodness wrapped in golden, crispy dough, these Chicken Alfredo Air Fryer Calzoneswill become your new favorite treat. With a rich Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and melted mozzarella, these calzones deliver all the flavors of classic Italian comfort food in a convenient handheld format. The air fryer gives the calzones a crispy crust while keeping the inside perfectly gooey and delicious.
This recipe is ideal for a quick dinner, a fun weekend project, or even a tasty lunch. Here’s how to make them!
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Tools and Equipment
- Step-by-Step Recipe
- Preparing the Chicken Alfredo Filling
- Assembling the Calzones
- Air Frying the Calzones
- Serving Suggestions
- Tips for the Best Calzones
- Variations and Customizations
- FAQs and Storage Tips
- Conclusion: A Delicious Italian-Inspired Treat
1. Introduction: Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Chicken Alfredo Air Fryer Calzones are a delightful combination of savory chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and gooey cheese all wrapped in a crispy dough shell. The air fryer makes it possible to achieve a crispy crust without needing to deep-fry, and it also shortens the cooking time. These calzones are perfect for those craving Italian comfort food with a twist!
2. Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Filling:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- ½ cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dough:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade pizza dough)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes (for spice)
3. Tools and Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet (for prepping)
- Pastry Brush
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife or Pizza Cutter
- Fork (for crimping edges)