1-First, start by preparing your ingredients. Divide 1 lb. of premade pizza dough into 4-ounce balls and shape them into 6-inch rounds. Then, make the homemade Alfredo sauce: melt 5 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, add 4 minced garlic cloves, then stir in 1 cup heavy whipping cream along with 1 teaspoon Italian or Cajun seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Let it simmer and thicken for about 3 minutes before stirring in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until creamy. Once the sauce cools, you’re set for the next part.

2-Now, assemble the calzones. Spoon the cooled Alfredo sauce onto each dough round, add 2 cups of rotisserie or cooked diced chicken breasts and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Fold the dough over to form half-circles and seal the edges tightly. Brush the tops with a mixture of 4 tablespoons softened butter and 2 teaspoons minced parsley for that extra flavor boost.

3-Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and place the calzones in the basket, making sure they don’t overlap. Cook for 8 minutes, brushing with the butter mixture halfway through to keep them golden and crisp. Finally, serve them right away with optional marinara sauce for dipping it’s that simple! Remember, you can adjust for dietary needs like vegan or gluten-free options as you go.

4-Key Preparation Steps

Prepare all ingredients by shredding the cooked chicken and measuring the Alfredo sauce and cheese. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness, then cut into equal-sized circles.

Place shredded chicken, a spoonful of Alfredo sauce, and mozzarella cheese on one half of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press edges firmly to seal.

Brush the calzone crust with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder evenly.

Place calzones in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap.

Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Adjust timing and ingredients to accommodate dietary substitutions such as vegan or gluten-free options.