Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu

Name: Air-Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French, Swiss, American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 whole Bread; 2 whole Chicken Breast; 1 whole Cooking Spray; 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 1 whole Eggs; 0.33 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 cup Panko; 1 to taste Salt & Pepper; 4 slices Sliced Deli Ham; 4 slices Sliced Swiss Cheese

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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

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).