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

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish that combines juicy chicken, savory ham, and melted cheese, all rolled up and coated with a crunchy breadcrumb coating. Traditionally, this dish is pan-fried or baked, but with the rise in popularity of air fryers, it's easier than ever to make this indulgent meal at home. The air fryer creates the perfect crispy exterior while keeping the chicken moist and delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 slices deli ham
  • 2 slices deli Swiss cheese
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ⅔ cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place each chicken breast on a cutting board between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Being careful not to pound all the way through, use a mallet or a foil-wrapped brick to flatten each breast to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  • Cut ham and Swiss cheese slices in half so you have 4 pieces of each. Stack 1 piece ham and 1 piece of cheese in the middle of each flattened chicken breast. Roll up like a jelly roll, tucking the ham and cheese inside the breast as you roll. Secure the ends and sides with toothpicks so the cheese won't run out. Transfer to the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), if recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place beaten egg in second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
  • Dip each chicken bundle in flour mixture, then in egg, and finally in bread crumbs to coat. If you notice any spots that are just coated in flour, lightly pat with beaten egg and bread crumbs. Gently pat each bundle with melted butter and place in the air fryer basket.
  • Air-fry until crust is nicely browned and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 171mg
    • Sodium: 721mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 358mg