Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu
Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu wraps tender chicken around smoky ham and melty Swiss, then finishes with a crisp, golden crumb for a satisfying crunch in every bite. A touch of Dijon adds gentle tang that balances the richness, making it a special yet weeknight-friendly main dish for two. Serve it for an elegant dinner at home or a cozy date-night meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 22
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Set a chicken breast on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the center, taking care not to cut all the way through. Open the two sides like a book. Place the chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface; gently pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast.
- 3
Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper. Spread Dijon mustard on top. Place 1 slice of cheese on each breast. Top each with 2 slices of ham and another slice of cheese. Roll up each breast and secure with a toothpick.
- 4
Put flour in a shallow bowl. Put the egg in a second bowl. Combine panko bread crumbs and grated Parmesan in a third bowl. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Meanwhile, dredge the chicken breasts in flour; shake off any excess. Dip into the beaten egg, letting excess egg drip back into the bowl. Press into the bread crumb mixture to coat both sides; set the breaded chicken breasts on a plate and spray with nonstick spray. Let stand for 5 minutes while the air fryer preheats, then arrange the breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 6
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes; flip the chicken breasts and spray any dry spots with nonstick spray. Continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 2819.49 kcal High 141%
- Protein 122.78 g Good Source 246%
- Carbohydrate 342.95 g 125%
- Total Fat 110.04 g High 141%
- Saturated Fat 17.68 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 318.85 mg High 106%
- Sodium 3314.17 mg High 144%
- Dietary Fiber 3.56 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 37.63 g --
- Added Sugars 34.77 g High 70%
- Calcium 1083.98 mg Good Source 83%
- Iron 17.68 mg Good Source 98%
- Potassium 618.94 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 27.95 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Air Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bread, Chicken Breast, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 2819.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bread, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2819.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu healthy?
- Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 2819.49 calories and 122.78 g of protein, or 246% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3314.17 mg (144% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 17.68 g (88% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 34.77 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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