Chicken Alfredo Airfryer Calzones (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy calzones with chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and mozzarella cheese cooked quickly in the air fryer.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken (leftover roasted or rotisserie)
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1 cup Alfredo sauce
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1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Dough and Topping
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1 package refrigerated pizza dough (about 14 ounces)
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 large egg, beaten
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the air fryer to 375°F to ensure optimal browning and crisping of the calzones.
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In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick; cut into four equal squares.
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Place about ⅓ cup of the chicken Alfredo mixture in the center of each dough square, keeping filling away from edges.
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Fold dough over the filling to form pockets; press edges firmly with fingers and crimp with a fork to seal securely.
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Lightly brush each calzone with olive oil followed by the beaten egg wash to achieve a golden, shiny finish.
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Place calzones in the air fryer basket with ample space between them to allow proper air circulation; cook in batches if needed.
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Air fry calzones for 10 to 12 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
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Let calzones rest for 1 minute post cooking to slightly set the filling and ensure safe serving temperature.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allow pizza dough to reach room temperature before rolling to improve handling and prevent tearing.
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Avoid overfilling and ensure tight sealing to prevent leakage during cooking.
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Do not overcrowd air fryer basket to ensure even browning and crispiness.