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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Are you looking for a delicious and easy air fryer recipe? If so, you’ll love this Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe. It’s simple to make and tastes amazing. Plus, it’s a healthy alternative to traditional chicken cordon bleu recipes. So, go ahead and give it a try!

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu on a white plate

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Looking for a main meat dish to make for an upcoming dinner? Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is the perfect protein! It’s made with chicken breast, cheese, and LOTS of wonderful spices.

close up of the inside of air fryer chicken cordon bleu
close up of the inside of air fryer chicken cordon bleu

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s simple to make – Sometimes recipes take way too many ingredients and time, but this recipe is SIMPLE!
  • It tastes amazing – If you’re going to make a new meal, it might as well taste amazing and this Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu tastes so good!
  • Healthier alternative – This recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional chicken cordon bleu recipes.

See this Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken for another yummy chicken dinner option.

🛒Ingredients

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air fryer chicken cordon bleu ingredients labelled with text
  • large chicken breasts
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • slices deli ham
  • slices swiss cheese
  • Dijon mustard
  • sour cream
  • minced garlic
  • flour
  • cornstarch
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • large eggs, whisked
  • panko bread crumbs

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

chicken breast flatten on a wooden cutting board

Slice the chicken breasts in half to butterfly it and open it flat. Cover with plastic wrap and using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, beat the chicken flat to about 1/4 inch thick.

ham and cheese on cutting board

Cut Swiss cheese slices in half. Place one slice of ham on the open chicken breast and then 3 half slices of cheese. Repeat.

Roll the chicken breast closed around the ham and cheese and pin closed with toothpicks. Set in the fridge to chill while you continue.

In one bowl whisk the eggs.

Then, in another bowl, fill with the panko crumbs.

egg wash and seasoned flour in bowls

In a final bowl add the spices, flour, and cornstarch.

chicken breasts being dreged

Dredge the chicken breast in the flour mixture first, then the egg wash, and lastly the panko crumbs.

chicken breast in air fryer basket

Make sure the chicken is fully breaded and place it in an air fryer basket. Spray with oil.

Cook on 370 for 9 minutes, flip and cook for 9 more minutes.

sour cream, mustard and garlic in a white mixing bowl

While cooking, mix together the Dijon mustard, sour cream, and minced garlic for the Dijon aioli.

Garnish with parsley and serve. 

Hint: If you want extra crispy chicken, add another minute or two to the cooking time.

birds eye image of air fryer chicken cordon bleu on a white plate
birds eye image of air fryer chicken cordon bleu on a white plate

🥄 Equipment

  • air fryer 
  • knife and cutting board 
  • plastic wrap
  • meat mallet or rolling pin
  • small bowl
  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • cooking spray

🥫 Storage

If you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months. Just make sure to thaw the chicken before reheating.

Reheat leftover stuffed chicken in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

💭 Tips

  • If you can’t find pre-sliced Swiss cheese, you can buy a block of cheese and slice it yourself. Just make sure the slices are thin.
  • You can use any type of deli ham for this recipe. I like to use honey ham, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake this recipe in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free panko crumbs.
  • You can also add a tablespoon or two of grated parmesan cheese to your panko bread crumbs.
close up of air fryer chicken cordon bleu on a white plate
close up of air fryer chicken cordon bleu on a white plate

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Can you air fryer frozen chicken cordon bleu?

Yes, you can! Just add a few minutes to the cooking time.

How do you know when air fryer chicken cordon bleu is done?

The chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can you put tin foil in the air fryer?

Yes, you can put foil in the air fryer, however, I only recommend using it in the basket.

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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

If you're looking for an impressive dish to make for a potluck or dinner party, air fryer chicken cordon bleu is it! It's easy and delicious.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 1236kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • large chicken breasts
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • slices deli ham
  • slices swiss cheese
  • Dijon mustard
  • sour cream
  • minced garlic
  • flour
  • cornstarch
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • large eggs, whisked
  • panko bread crumbs

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 slices deli ham
  • 6 slices swiss cheese
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 2 cup panko crumbs

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half as to butterfly it and open it flat. Cover with plastic wrap and using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, beat the chicken flat to about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut Swiss cheese slices in half. Place one slice of ham on the open chicken breast and then 3 half slices of cheese. Repeat.
  • Roll the chicken breast closed around the ham and cheese and pin closed with toothpicks. Set in fridge to chill while you continue.
  • In one bowl whisk the eggs.
  • In another bowl, fill with the panko crumbs.
  • In a final bowl add the spices, flour and cornstarch.
  • Dredge the chicken breast in the flour mixture first, then the egg wash and lastly the panko crumbs.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully breaded and place in air fryer basket. Spray with oil.
  • Cook on 370 for 9 minutes, flip and cook for 9 more minutes.
  • While cooking, mix together the Dijon, sour cream and minced garlic for the Dijon aioli.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • If you can’t find pre-sliced Swiss cheese, you can buy a block of cheese and slice it yourself. Just make sure the slices are thin.
  • You can use any type of deli ham for this recipe. I like to use honey ham, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake this recipe in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 1236kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 94g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 408mg | Sodium: 3046mg | Potassium: 1438mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1429IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 687mg | Iron: 8mg
close up of the inside of air fryer chicken cordon bleu
close up of the inside of air fryer chicken cordon bleu

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