Air Fryer Chicken Calzone

Looking for a quick, delicious, and family-friendly dinner that everyone will love? These Air Fryer Chicken Calzones are the answer! This recipe combines the comfort of a classic calzone with the speed and convenience of air frying. It’s packed with flavorful chicken, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped in a perfectly golden-brown crust.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 calzones

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough divided into 4 equal portions

Filling

2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced; use leftover rotisserie chicken for extra convenience
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 large egg wash 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for a shiny crust)
1 tbsp olive oil for brushing the air fryer basket

Optional Toppings

optional toppings pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, spinach, etc.

Substitutions

gluten-free pizza dough for gluten-free option
ricotta substitute cottage cheese or cream cheese
chicken substitute cooked ground turkey or sausage; for vegetarian option, cooked vegetables like mushrooms and spinach

Equipment

Air Fryer,
Mixing bowl
Fork
Rolling Pin

Method

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of pizza dough into a 6-inch circle.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well.
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on one half of each dough circle, leaving a ½-inch border.
Spoon ¼ of the chicken mixture onto each dough circle over the sauce. Add any desired toppings to the chicken mixture.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal tightly.
Brush the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place the calzones in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them. Cook in batches if needed. If using egg wash, brush the top of each calzone with it.
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. Flip halfway through cooking for even browning.
Carefully remove calzones from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your calzones with your favorite fillings and toppings. Preheating the air fryer for 2-3 minutes can help achieve crispier crusts.

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