Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delicious, quick & easy dinner. Juicy chicken, ham, and melted Swiss come together for a tasty, cheesy, healthy dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 352kcal

Author: Linda Warren

Equipment

Air Fryer
Toothpicks

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 cup Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
4-8 slices Swiss cheese (use the larger number if sliced thin or if you want a little more cheesiness)
4-8 slices deli sliced ham (use the larger amount if sliced thin or if you like it meatier)
cooking spray such as avocado oil or olive oil

Instructions

Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally.
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pound lightly until about ¼"-½" thick.
Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Working with one chicken breast at a time, place it on a cutting board or other flat surface. Lay 1-2 slices of ham on top followed by 1-2 slices of cheese.
Starting on one end, roll the chicken breast up as tightly as you can and secure it with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
To prepare it for air frying, make an assembly line out of the remaining ingredients.
Place the flour in a wide-mouthed bowl. Next to it, whisk the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water in another wide-mouthed bowl. Finally, mix the panko crumbs with the grated Parmesan in a wide-mouthed bowl or flat plate.
Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the panko-cheese mixture.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
Once preheated, spray the basket with oil. Place the stuffed chicken breasts into the basket with space between them, making sure not to overcrowd so they cook evenly.
Air fry for 10 minutes, turn, spray with oil again, then air fry for another 8 minutes.
Test with a digital thermometer to make sure they are cooked through. It should read 165°F when done.

Notes

STORING/REHEATING

Storing Leftovers: Once the cooked Chicken Cordon Bleu has cooled, store it in an airtight container. You can refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.

Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through. You can also use a conventional oven preheated to the same temperature.

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