Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Here’s a crispy, melty, and surprisingly easy Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe — all the flavor and crunch of the classic dish, but with less oil and mess thanks to your air fryer.

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🐔 Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

🍽️ Serves: 2–4

🕒 Total Time: ~40 minutes (includes prep + cook)

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🛒 Ingredients:

For the Chicken Rolls:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 4 slices ham (thinly sliced deli ham works great)

• 4 slices Swiss cheese (or Gruyère or provolone)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional for inside the roll)

For the Breading:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 egg, beaten

• ¾ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional for extra flavor)

• Cooking spray or a little oil for misting

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

1. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets.

2. Place each cutlet between plastic wrap or parchment and pound to about ¼ inch thickness with a mallet or rolling pin.

3. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Assemble the Rolls:

1. Lay a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each piece of chicken.

2. Optional: spread a little Dijon mustard on the ham before rolling.

3. Roll up tightly, tucking in the sides if possible. Secure with toothpicks.

3. Bread the Rolls:

1. Dredge each roll in flour, then dip in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.

2. Press the breadcrumbs on firmly to help them stick.

4. Air Fry the Chicken:

1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.

2. Lightly spray or brush the chicken rolls with oil.

3. Place rolls in the air fryer basket seam-side down. Don’t overcrowd.

4. Cook for 16–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and the internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).

5. Rest & Serve:

• Let rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, then slice and serve!

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🧀 Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with steamed green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, or a light Dijon cream sauce.

• For low-carb sides, try roasted asparagus or cauliflower mash.

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🌟 Tips:

• Add a pinch of paprika or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor.

• Want extra crisp? Use panko breadcrumbs and spritz generously with oil spray.

• Use thin chicken cutlets to make rolling easier and more even cooking.