Chicken Cordon Bleu Air Fryer
https://fryit.co/chicken-cordon-bleu-air-fryer-recipe/Get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering Chicken Cordon Bleu Air Fryer! Juicy chicken breasts seasoned to perfection, stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese and coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust. Top it off with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce for a delightful meal that's easy to make and oh-so-tasty!
Makes 2
Ingredients
Chicken cordon bleu:
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Avocado oil for spray
Cream sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Set up the breading station. In three shallow dishes, add flour, beaten egg in the second one, and combine breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese in the last.
- Prep the chicken. Place the chicken on a cutting board. Make a horizontal slit on the side of each chicken breast for a butterfly cut.
- (Optional) Pound the chicken to make it thinner. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap. With a meat mallet (or a rolling pin), gently pound the chicken until it reaches a 1/2-inch thickness.
- Season the butterflied chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring both sides are evenly coated.
- Add 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese to each chicken breast. Roll up the chicken and secure it with toothpicks to seal the edges.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380ºF (193ºC).
- Bread the chicken. Dip each chicken into the flour, shaking off excess. Next, dip into the beaten egg. Finally, transfer the chicken to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs to adhere.
- Place the breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer, ensuring they don't overlap. Spray the breaded chicken breasts with avocado oil.
- Air fry cordon bleu at 380ºF (193ºC) for 20 - 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even cooking. Then, spray with more avocado oil, so both sides will be golden brown.
- Make the creamy dijon sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. While constantly stirring, add in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Pour the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Add Dijon mustard and cook until it thickens.
- Check the internal temperature of the cordon bleu using a meat thermometer to ensure it's fully cooked (165°F or 74°C). Then, remove from the air fryer and remove the toothpicks.
- Serve and enjoy the Air Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu with the creamy Dijon mustard sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Remember that cooking durations may differ depending on the chicken’s thickness and your air fryer’s size and model. Before serving, ensure it has been cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC).
- DO NOT forget to remove the toothpicks before eating.
- If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 380°F (193°C) and then let it cook for 4-5 minutes without food.
- You can skip preheating by adding 2-4 minutes to your cooking time. Increment gradually to prevent burning the chicken cordon bleu.
- I used a 6-quart (air fryer) to test the cordon bleu. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 877kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 324mg | Sodium: 2151mg | Potassium: 1244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 613mg | Iron: 4mg
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