Best 4 Air Fried Chicken Calzone Recipes

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Air-fried chicken calzone is a delicious and convenient meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This tasty dish combines the flavors of classic Italian calzone with the convenience of air frying. Air frying is a healthier cooking method that uses hot air to cook food, resulting in a crispy crust and juicy interior. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a mouthwatering air-fried chicken calzone that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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AIR-FRIED CHICKEN CALZONE



Air-Fried Chicken Calzone image

Fresh baby spinach, marinara, mozzarella, and cooked chicken breast are stuffed in this air-fried calzone. Serve with more marinara sauce for dipping.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
3 cups baby spinach leaves
⅓ cup low-sodium marinara sauce
⅓ cup shredded cooked chicken breast
6 ounces prepared pizza dough
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in spinach; cover and cook until wilted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in marinara and chicken.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece on a lightly floured work surface into a 6-inch circle. Spread 1/4 of the spinach mixture over the bottom half of each dough circle. Top each with 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling to form half-moons and crimp edges to seal. Coat well with cooking spray.
  • Transfer calzone to the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes. Turn calzone over; cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 924.6 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

DEEP-FRIED MINI CALZONES (PANZAROTTI) RECIPE BY TASTY



Deep-Fried Mini Calzones (Panzarotti) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: warm water, active dry yeast, flour, grated parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, sugar, olive oil, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, salt, oil, fresh parsley

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Snacks

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ⅓ cups warm water
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 ½ cups flour, divided
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups tomato sauce, divided
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup fresh basil, chopped, divided
salt, to taste
oil, for frying
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • In a liquid measuring cup, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes to bloom.
  • In a bowl, add 3 cups (375 g) of the flour, Parmesan, baking powder, salt, and sugar, and stir to combine.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir to combine. Pour the yeast water over the flour mixture and stir until the dough forms into a ball.
  • Use remaining flour for dusting the surface. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto your floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until the dough is tight and form the dough into a ball.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Place the dough in the bowl.
  • Cover, let rise for 1 hour in a warm area, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Flour the surface. Flip bowl over surface and let the dough fall out of the bowl. Cut the dough into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. Roll into balls.
  • Begin forming the dough into a circle about ½-inch (1-cm) thick and 5 inches (12-cm) wide, making sure the middle of the circle is not too thin. Repeat with the other balls of dough.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on to the center of the dough.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons mozzarella, then 1 tablespoon basil. Season with salt.
  • Fold the dough over the fillings and seal. Pinch the edge of the dough together and fold back. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  • Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of oil until the temperature reaches 365˚F (185˚C).
  • Fry the calzones 2 at a time for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Place a bowl filled with the rest of the tomato sauce on the plate.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 2 grams

AIR-FRYER REUBEN CALZONES



Air-Fryer Reuben Calzones image

I love a Reuben sandwich, so I tried the same classic filling in a pizza pocket instead of on rye bread. This hand-held dinner is a big-time winner at our house. -Nickie Frye, Evansville, IN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 pound sliced cooked corned beef
Thousand Island salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pizza crust dough and pat into a 12-in. square. Cut into 4 squares. Layer 1 slice cheese and a fourth of the sauerkraut and corned beef diagonally over half of each square to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold 1 corner over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle; press edges with a fork to seal. Place 2 calzones in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. , Cook until golden brown, 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Serve with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

AIR-FRIED CALZONES RECIPE



Air-Fried Calzones Recipe image

Provided by á-5080

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
3 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 3 cups)
1/3 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce
2 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken breast (about 1/3 cup)
6 ounces fresh prepared whole-wheat pizza dough
1 1/2 ounces pre-shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 6 Tbsp.)
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Step 1 Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2 minutes. Add spinach; cover and cook until wilted, 1 1/2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in marinara sauce and chicken. Step 2 Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 6-inch circle. Place one-fourth of the spinach mixture over half of each dough circle. Top each with one-fourth of the cheese. Fold dough over filling to form half-moons, crimping edges to seal. Coat calzones well with cooking spray. Step 3 Place calzones in air fryer basket, and cook at 325°F until dough is golden brown, 12 minutes, turning calzones over after 8 minutes.

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, brush the calzone with olive oil before air frying.
  • To prevent the calzone from drying out, place a small bowl of water in the air fryer basket while cooking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful calzone. Some good options include mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and ricotta.
  • For a vegetarian calzone, use roasted vegetables or beans as the filling.
  • Serve the calzone with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Air-fried chicken calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer or party food. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there is sure to be an air-fried chicken calzone that everyone will love.

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