Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce
A crispy, cheesy dish that makes a great weeknight dinner, perfect with simple sides and warm soups.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 slices pre-packaged deli ham, divided
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided (113 g)
Breading Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (31 g)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs, room temp
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (108 g)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (56 g)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
Swiss Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick / 113 g)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (62.5 g)
- 3 cups whole milk, warmed (735 g)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (113 g)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (56.5 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Chicken Prep
- Pat chicken dry and butterfly each breast without cutting through.
- Place between plastic wrap and pound to even 1/4 inch thickness.
- Lay one breast per wrap, top with ham and 1/4 cup cheese each.
- Roll tightly, tuck sides in, seal in plastic wrap, chill for 30 minutes.
Breading
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne on a shallow plate.
- Whisk eggs and water on a second plate.
- Combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, salt, and garlic on a third plate.
- Dredge each roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mix.
Air Frying
- Work in batches, spray rolls lightly with oil, do not overcrowd.
- Air fry at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Cheese Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour, whisk for 1-2 minutes until light brown.
- Remove from heat, slowly add warm milk while whisking.
- Return to heat and whisk for 3-5 minutes until thick.
- Stir in salt and garlic powder, remove from heat.
- Add Swiss and mozzarella, stir until melted.
- Pour sauce over cooked chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Store in fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or air fry at 350°F for 5-8 minutes.