How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic, indulgent dish that typically involves breading and frying chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheese. This recipe, however, takes a healthier and quicker approach by using an air fryer to achieve that crispy, golden-brown exterior without excess oil. The result is a delicious, flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 slices deli Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices deli ham
  • 2 toothpicks
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Place a chicken breast on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book. Place chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface; lightly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness. Repeat with remaining chicken breast.
  • Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper. Spread Dijon mustard on top. Place 1 slice of cheese on each breast. Top each with 2 slices of ham and 1 slice of cheese. Roll each breast up and secure with a toothpick.
  • Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place egg in a second bowl. Mix panko bread crumbs and grated Parmesan in a third bowl.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, dredge chicken breasts in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg, allowing any excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Press into bread crumb mixture to coat both sides; place breaded chicken breasts onto a plate and spray with nonstick spray. Let sit for 5 minutes while the air fryer preheats, then arrange breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes; flip chicken breasts and spray any dry spots with nonstick spray. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 8 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    728 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 253mg
    • Sodium: 1664mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 64g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 637mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 466mg