Description
Air fryer chicken cordon bleu is a classic dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded, and cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Butterfly each chicken breast and place a slice of ham and cheese inside.
- Fold the chicken over and secure with toothpicks.
- Season the flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Spray the chicken with cooking spray for a crispy texture.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours.
- Experiment with different types of cheese, like cheddar or provolone.
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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