Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu features juicy chicken wrapped around savory ham and melty Swiss, all sealed under a golden, buttery breadcrumb crust. Each bite balances crisp coating with tender meat and rich cheese. It’s a polished yet weeknight-friendly main course, great for dinner parties or a special family dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Set each chicken breast on a cutting board between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Carefully pound with a mallet or a brick wrapped in foil to flatten each breast to 1/4 inch thick, taking care not to pound through.
- 2
Cut the ham and Swiss cheese slices in half so you have 4 pieces of each. Stack 1 piece of ham and 1 piece of cheese in the center of each flattened chicken breast. Roll up like a jelly roll, tucking the ham and cheese inside as you roll. Secure the ends and sides with toothpicks to keep the cheese from leaking. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), if the manufacturer recommends preheating.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Put the beaten egg in a second bowl. Put the bread crumbs in a third bowl.
- 5
Dip each chicken bundle in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumbs to coat. If any spots are only covered with flour, lightly dab with beaten egg and bread crumbs. Gently pat each bundle with melted butter and set in the air fryer basket.
- 6
Air-fry until the crust is nicely browned and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 2152.94 kcal High 108%
- Protein 387.59 g Good Source 775%
- Carbohydrate 25.69 g 9%
- Total Fat 56.72 g High 73%
- Saturated Fat 8.0 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1364.19 mg High 455%
- Sodium 3601.01 mg High 157%
- Dietary Fiber 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.73 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 122.17 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 56.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 83.87 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 2152.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2152.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu healthy?
- Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 2152.94 calories and 387.59 g of protein, or 775% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3601.01 mg (157% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.0 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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