Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Cheese and chicken are already a dynamic duo, but when paired together, they're simply heavenly! That's why we want to share our favorite classic recipe with you: air fryer chicken cordon bleu with Swiss cheese and thinly sliced ham. Trust us, it's easy to make and downright scrumptious. And, if you've had a tough day, pounding the chicken breast to make it tender can be a fun stress-buster. So, why not give it a try? You won't regret it!

Oh, I'm so excited to tell you about this! I've always adored Chicken Cordon Bleu at restaurants, but trying to fry it at home was such a pain. However, we have a new way of cooking it - using an air fryer!! The air fryer makes the chicken super crispy on the outside and oh-so cheesy on the inside. And guess what? We also made air fryer green beans on the side, which only took 5 minutes to cook. We had dinner ready in just 20 minutes, which meant we could relax and enjoy our wine before digging in. It was a perfect evening.

You can also bake Chicken Cordon Bleu.

A few years ago, when we didn't have an air fryer, we found a great way to cook chicken cordon bleu in the oven. We added whipped cream cheese to the Swiss cheese in the recipe. This not only reduced the calorie count but also helped to keep the cheesy flavor of the chicken cordon bleu.

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Are you in search of a simple and hassle-free method to relish a classic chicken recipe, with no mess involved? Try making air fry chicken cordon bleu! We skip the breading process to bring down the calorie count, and let the delectable spices on the chicken's outer layer take the center stage.

One of the most satisfying aspects of preparing this dish yourself is getting to pound the chicken breast until it becomes thin. You can wrap it up in Saran Wrap and use a meat tenderizer mallet, a hammer, or a heavy pan to get the job done. There is no right or wrong way to pound it, so go ahead and have fun with it!

When making a thin chicken layer, start by pounding the chicken out nice and thin. Then, sprinkle ¼ of our favorite spices all over the chicken breast. Next, add a layer of thinly sliced Black Forest ham on top of the spices, followed by a layer of Swiss cheese.

To prepare the chicken, roll it up and season the outside. Use toothpicks to hold it together.

Before placing the chicken in the air fryer basket, make sure to spray it with cooking spray. Then, place the chicken in the basket and give the chicken a light spray with cooking spray.

To ensure that the chicken is fully cooked, air fry it at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes. However, it's important to note that every air fryer may vary, so if needed, continue cooking for a few extra minutes. To avoid overcooking, make sure to check the chicken every 2-3 minutes after the initial 18-20 minutes.

Hey, just a quick heads up - don't forget to take out the toothpicks before serving! It's really not cool to bite into a toothpick!

Enjoy! We served ours with green beans from the air fryer.

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• Chicken Cordon Blu Pizza - Everything you love about chicken cordon bleu but on a pizza. Cheesy and creamy combined with chicken and ham on a crunchy thin crust.
• Skinny Chicken Cordon Blu Recipe - Everything you LOVE about the fried version of Chicken Cordon Bleu with NONE of the Guilt! A Low-Fat spin on a classic dish that will leave your taste buds happy and satisfied.
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