Chicken Crust Calzone

25 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Lay parchment paper down and spray well with oil.
  2. 2Add ground chicken, spray the top, place another parchment sheet over it, and roll into a thin round/oval.
  3. 3Remove top parchment and clean up edges with a spatula if needed to get the desired shape.
  4. 4Sprinkle your seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, adobo all-purpose seasoning, and oregano) evenly over the chicken.
  5. 5Add fillings to one side only: pizza sauce, then mozzarella cheese, then turkey pepperoni.
  6. 6Use parchment to lift and fold the plain chicken side over the filled side to form the calzone.
  7. 7Press the edges with a fork to fully seal the calzone.
  8. 8Spray lightly and add parmesan cheese on top of the calzone.
  9. 9Trim down the parchment paper and place the calzone on an air fryer tray.
  10. 10Air fry or bake at 400°F for approximately 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  11. 11Flip the calzone, spray lightly, add remaining parmesan, and cook until both sides are golden and browned.
  12. 12Let the cooked calzone sit for a few minutes before cutting to prevent the filling from oozing out.
  13. 13Top with fresh basil and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 99% lean ground chicken
  • 0.25 cup Trader Joe’s fat-free pizza sauce
  • 4 servings Trader Joe’s light shredded mozzarella
  • 1.5 servings turkey pepperoni
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan
  • Spray oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Black pepper
  • Adobo all-purpose seasoning
  • Oregano

Equipment

Parchment paperrolling pinspatulaforkair fryer trayair fryer (or oven)

Tips

  • Don't skip spraying the parchment paper with oil.
  • Season the chicken first for better flavor distribution.
  • Flip the calzone for extra crispness on both sides.
  • Allow the calzone to sit for a few minutes after cooking to prevent fillings from oozing out.
  • Consider adding ranch and banana peppers for variation.