Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ready in about 35 minutes.
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Juicy chicken breasts pocketed with creamy spinach and cheese for a low-effort yet impressive dinner. The air fryer keeps the outside golden and the filling molten, all in around 20 minutes with barely any washing up.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 100 g cream cheese
- 80 g spinach, chopped
- 50 g mozzarella, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
Method
- 1Mix the cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella and garlic.
- 2Cut a deep pocket into each breast and spoon in the filling.
- 3Rub the outside with oil, paprika, salt and pepper.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 185°C (365°F).
- 5Cook for 18-22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 6Check the thickest part reaches 74°C (165°F) before serving.
Tips for the best results
- Secure the pocket with a cocktail stick to keep the filling in.
- Let it rest a few minutes so the filling sets slightly.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer stuffed chicken breast steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer stuffed chicken breast the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Trusting the clock instead of a probe - Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast is ready at 74°C / 165°F in the thickest part.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer stuffed chicken breast?
A typical starting point is 185°C / 365°F for 18-22 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
How do I know air fryer stuffed chicken breast is cooked through?
Use a probe in the thickest part. Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast should reach 74°C / 165°F. Rest a few minutes before slicing so juices settle.
How many people does air fryer stuffed chicken breast 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.