Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is a simplified version of the classic dish ideal for busy weeknights and excellent company fare.
This recipe costs approximately $18.49 to make four servings. Therefore, it costs around $4.63 per serving.
I love how versatile cooking chicken is. For more chicken recipes, check out my Baked Breaded Chicken, Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs, and these Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs.
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a great way to turn boring chicken into a drool-worthy meal that is simple enough to make on a busy weeknight or to serve to guests for a sit-down dinner. The Air Fryer cooks the chicken to juicy golden brown perfection. The chicken is wrapped around ham and swiss cheese that becomes melty deliciousness and then slathered with a flavorful cream sauce that pulls it all together.
This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is my favorite because of the Air Fryer. There is no mess of frying the chicken in a skillet! Instead, you get the same great taste of crispy chicken in a much healthier format.
Ingredients and Estimated Cost
Per Serving Cost: $4.63
Recipe Cost: $18.49
- 3 Tablespoons butter – $0.54
- ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour – $0.07
- 1 cup milk – $0.24
- 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard – $0.06
- 3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese – $0.39
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts – $9.94
- 8 slices deli ham – $2.46
- 8 slices swiss cheese – $2.40
- ½ cup all purpose flour – $0.05
- 2 eggs – $1.00
- 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs – $1.34
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the pricing for this recipe in January 2023.
How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
- First, make the cream sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan. Then add two Tablespoons of the flour and cook for one minute.
- Whisk in the milk, dijon mustard, and Parmesan until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
- Next, season the sauce with salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and set aside to cool.
- Butterfly the breasts on a cutting board and then place a piece of plastic wrap over the breast. Lightly pound each chicken breast to ¼ inch thickness, remove the plastic, and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Evenly spread the sauce between each chicken breast and brush over the split chicken breasts.
- Next, place a single slice of swiss cheese on top of each breast. Then place two pieces of folded ham on top of the cheese.
- Add another slice of swiss cheese on top of the ham. Roll the chicken breast and secure them with toothpicks.
- Refrigerate for fifteen minutes and then dredge each chicken breast in ½ cup of flour.
- Then, dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, followed by coating in the panko bread crumbs.
- Set the chicken breasts into the air fryer to cook at 350 degrees F for fifteen to twenty minutes.
- Finally, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before removing the toothpicks to serve.
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
- Other cheese options for non-Swiss fans are provolone, gruyere, or sharp cheddar cheese.
- Instead of deli ham, you can use leftover spiral ham. Just make sure the ham is sliced thin.
Storage Tips
SERVE: You can keep these out for no longer than two hours before they need to be covered and stored in the refrigerator.
STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
FREEZE: You can freeze leftovers in a sealed ziplock bag or container for up to 1-3 months.
Recipe FAQs
100%! This is my favorite way to make this dish. It is perfect for those hot summer months when you do not want to heat the oven and during the winter months when you need a hot meal on the table fast!
You will cook the chicken at 350 degrees F in the Air Fryer. The chicken will take about fifteen to twenty minutes to cook. You will want to flip the chicken halfway through and ensure the internal temperature is 165 degrees F before removing it from the Air Fryer.
More Main Dishes
- Air Fryer Prime Rib
- Swedish Meatballs
- Air Fryer Filet Mignon
- Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
- Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Copycat Monterey Chicken Recipe
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
- Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs
- French Dip Sliders
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Equipment
- Air fryer
- measuring spoons and cups
- liquid measuring cup
- small saucepan
- cutting board
- wire whisk
- toothpicks
Ingredients
CREAM SAUCE:
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
CHICKEN:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices swiss cheese
- Toothpicks
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
MAKE CREAM SAUCE:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add two tablespoons of the flour and cook for 1 minute until a light golden brown.
- Stir in the milk, dijon mustard, and Parmesan whisk until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
PREP CHICKEN:
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and butterfly the breasts.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap over your breast and lightly pound each chicken breast to about ¼ inch thick.
- Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
FILL AND ROLL CHICKEN:
- Divide your cream sauce mixture between each chicken breast and brush over the split chicken breasts.
- Place a slice of swiss cheese on top of each breast, followed by two pieces of ham folded in half.
- Add another slice of swiss cheese on top of the ham.
- Tightly roll the chicken breast up and secure it with toothpicks.
CHILL AND DREDGE CHICKEN:
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to help the chicken hold its shape.
- Remove from the refrigerator and dredge each chicken breast in ½ cup flour.
- Next, dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, followed by coating in the panko bread crumbs.
AIR FRY:
- Place the chicken breasts into your air fryer to cook at 350 degrees F on the air fry setting for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.
REST AND SERVE:
- Allow the chicken to rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the toothpicks.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Thinly sliced deli ham works best for this recipe.
- Leftover dinner ham could be used if diced small.
- Other cheese options for non-Swiss fans are provolone, gruyere, or sharp cheddar cheese.
Nutrition
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Enjoyed this for dinner last night and it was a savory success! Another great recipe for my air fryer, indeed!
One if my favourite dishes and love how crispy it gets in the airfryer too. Perfect!
Great flavours and the whole family enjoyed this. Will definitely make again!
I’ve never thought of using the air fryer for chicken cordon bleu! I’m definitely adding this into the weeknight rotation. The kids don’t like swiss, so I used American cheese, but they loved it!