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.
Equipment
- Air Fryer,
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Rolling Pin
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
Instructions
- 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!
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.