Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Name: Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 chicken cutlets; 4 slices of cooked ham; 4 slices of Emmental; 60 g of flour; 2 eggs; 120 g of breadcrumbs; salt; pepper; vegetable oil (for cooking)

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This breaded chicken stuffed with cheese and ham is cooked with little oil in the air fryer. 🍗 Convection makes the breading crispy.

Total time: 50 min
Prep: 35 min
Cook: 15 min
Rest: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.75

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

chicken cordon bleu

Estimated cost €7.00

Equipment

Skillet
Spatula
Dinner plate
Paper towels
Toothpicks
Air fryer

Instructions

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Season the cutlets with salt and pepper on each side.

Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each cutlet, then roll them up and secure with toothpicks.
Dip each roll first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs. Press lightly so the breading sticks well.
Preheat your air fryer to 350 °F. Lightly brush the cordon bleu with a little oil for a crispy finish.
Arrange the cordon bleu in the basket so they don't touch. Cook for at 350 °F, flipping halfway through for even browning.
Let rest for before removing the toothpicks. Serve hot with a green salad or homemade fries.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

380kcal

Protein36 g37%
Carbs20 g21%
Fat18 g42%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For even more crunch, mix the breadcrumbs with a few crushed cornflakes. You can also use raclette cheese for a meltier version.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very well, raw or cooked, up to 3 months. Wrap individually, vacuum-sealed or in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Assemble the raw cordon bleu the day before. Store in the fridge under plastic wrap.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Air fryer (5-8 min at 160-170°C) or oven (10-15 min at 180°C) to keep it crispy. Microwave not recommended (softens the breading).

Variations

Serve with a green salad or homemade fries.
Brush lightly with oil for a crispy finish.
Let rest for 2 minutes before removing the toothpicks.

Mistakes to avoid

Crowding the cordon bleu: arrange them in the basket so they don't touch.
Forgetting to flip them: turn them halfway through cooking.
Not preheating: preheat the air fryer to 180 °C.

Frequently asked questions

How do you cook chicken cordon bleu in the air fryer?

Preheat to 180 °C, lightly brush the cordon bleu with oil, arrange them in the basket so they don't touch and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

How do you bread the cordon bleu?

Dip each roll first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly so the breading sticks well.

Why use the air fryer for cordon bleu?

Convection makes the breading crispy with little oil. The cordon bleu are stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, secured with toothpicks before cooking.

How long should they rest?

Let rest for 2 minutes before removing the toothpicks, then serve hot with a green salad or homemade fries.