Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ready in about 38 minutes.
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Chicken breast rolled around ham and melting Swiss cheese, wrapped in a crisp breadcrumb crust. The air fryer keeps the coating crunchy and the cheese gooey inside, delivering this classic French-style dish with much less oil.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, butterflied
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 80 g plain flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 120 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- Oil spray
Method
- 1Layer ham and cheese on each flattened breast, then roll up tightly and secure with cocktail sticks.
- 2Coat each roll in flour, egg and breadcrumbs.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 185°C (365°F) and spray with oil.
- 4Cook for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
- 5Check the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) without the filling leaking.
- 6Rest for a few minutes, remove sticks and serve.
Tips for the best results
- Chill the rolls for 15 minutes before cooking so they hold their shape.
- Do not overfill or the cheese will escape during cooking.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer chicken cordon bleu steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the flip halfway, which leaves one side pale.
- Trusting the clock instead of a probe - Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is ready at 74°C / 165°F in the thickest part.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer chicken cordon bleu?
A typical starting point is 185°C / 365°F for 16-20 min, flip halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
How do I know air fryer chicken cordon bleu is cooked through?
Use a probe in the thickest part. Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu should reach 74°C / 165°F. Rest a few minutes before slicing so juices settle.
How many people does air fryer chicken cordon bleu serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.