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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Filled with ham and cheese, this Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is a tasty, crispy dinnertime meal that is absolutely mouthwatering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time:30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 357kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices deli ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups Italian panko breadcrumbs
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise.
  • Place each chicken cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten the chicken to about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Season each flattened chicken breast evenly with the half of the seasoning mix, then place 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of cheese on each breast.
  • Carefully roll up each chicken breast, using the plastic wrap to help keep it tight. Wrap it completely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help the rolls hold their shape.
  • In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs and in another bowl, mix the panko crumbs with the remaining seasoning mix.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • Remove the raw chicken from the plastic wrap and dip each roll first in the egg wash, then coat them evenly with the seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the breaded chicken rolls in a single layer in the basket, seam-side down, leaving some space between each roll.
  • Cook your chicken for 25-30 minutes, checking halfway through cooking; if the top is golden brown, carefully flip the rolls. If not, continue cooking and check every 5 minutes.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to check if the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees F, the exterior should be golden brown and crispy.
  • Let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing on a cutting board and serving. This helps the juices redistribute and makes for easier slicing.

Notes

  1. If you want extra flavor you can marinate the chicken before continuing on with the recipe.
  2. These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
  3. Switch up the cheese, see some ideas above.
  4. Make sure that you refrigerate these before cooking, this helps them hold their shape.
  5. For a spicy kick, add some cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Add some dijon mustard down the middle of your chicken before rolling for a pop of flavor.
  7. You can reheat these in the air fryer or oven.
  8. Easily double this recipe to serve more people or keep on hand for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1247mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 3mg