Description
Savory Italian Alfredo Calzone emerges as a crispy, cheesy delight straight from the air fryer. Melted mozzarella and creamy sauce nestle inside golden-brown pastry, promising a delectable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh Parmesan, grated
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons (75 ml) butter for sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping and Garnish Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) soft butter for topping
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Create a velvety sauce by gently melting butter in a pan over medium-low heat, then sauté minced garlic until aromatic.
- Slowly incorporate cream and selected seasonings, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors for approximately 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Blend Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool while preparing the dough.
- Divide prepared dough into four equal portions, carefully rolling each into 6-inch circular shapes on a lightly floured work surface.
- Generously spread the cooled sauce in the center of each dough circle, ensuring even distribution.
- Layer cooked chicken and shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully fold the dough circles in half, creating a half-moon shape, and firmly press edges to seal completely, preventing filling from leaking.
- Combine softened butter with finely chopped fresh parsley in a small mixing bowl to create a fragrant herb butter.
- Liberally brush the chicken pockets with the prepared herb butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, rotating and brushing with additional herb butter halfway through cooking, until the pockets achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth mixing and even spreading on the dough’s surface.
- Chicken Prep Shred or dice chicken finely to prevent tearing the dough and ensure even distribution inside the pocket.
- Sealing Technique Press edges firmly with a fork to create a tight seal, preventing sauce and cheese from leaking during cooking.
- Customization Options Swap chicken with ham, pulled pork, or vegetarian protein like mushrooms for diverse flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg