Craving the amazing flavors of chicken cordon bleu but you don’t want to pound, stuff, and fry chicken? This poor man’s air-fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is just for you! It’s so quick, so easy, and so darn tasty!
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Unbelievably quick, easy, and delish, this lazy air fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a favorite in our house! I love that it’s ready in about 30 minutes, and this hearty meal tastes so much fancier than it really is! Packed with flavor, it’s meaty, salty, cheesy, and oh-so-good!
What you’ll love about Lazy Air-Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
- It’s meaty, cheesy, and oh-so-good!
- This is a crazy easy meal to make, and everyone will love it!
- It’s made from affordable ingredients from your freezer and fridge!
Ingredients
- Frozen breaded chicken patties
- Sliced deli ham
- Sliced swiss cheese – or really any other easy-melting cheese
How To Make The Best Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Say goodbye to pounding chicken breasts, then stuffing and frying them. Instead, grab your air fryer, and you’ll be eating in no time!
- Preheat your air fryer to 380-F.
- Add the frozen breaded chicken patties to the air fryer and cook for about 7 minutes. Flip them over and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they reach 160-F with a digital meat thermometer.
- Open the basket and layer each chicken cutlet with the sliced ham and then the cheese.
- Put them back into the air fryer for another minute or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Heating times are approximate and will vary based on the thickness of your chicken cutlets and air fryer model.
- Always check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165-F with a digital meat thermometer before eating.
- Switch up the cheese! Don’t like swiss cheese? Try Monterey Jack, cheddar, or whatever you have on hand.
- This is a great use of leftover ham. Slice it thinly and use it in place of deli slices.
Make It A Meal
With all the hard work done efficiently and quickly in the air fryer, you’ll have time to make scrumptious sides with your lazy man’s chicken cordon bleu. I’d pair this tasty meal with Creamed Corn, Spaetzle (homemade German noodles), simple rice made in your Instant Pot, bulgur pilav, or potatoes with sour cream and bacon. Trader Joe’s sweet potato gnocchi is also a tasty pairing with this recipe.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat it at a lower heat in your air fryer, in the oven, or in the microwave.
Step By Step Process
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu (Lazy Man style)
Add Preferred SourceIngredients
- 4 frozen chicken patties or cutlets
- 8 slices deli ham
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380-F.
- Add the frozen breaded chicken patties to the air fryer and cook for about 7 minutes. Flip them over and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they reach 160-F with a digital meat thermometer.
- Open the basket and layer each chicken cutlet with the sliced ham and then the cheese.
- Put them back into the air fryer for another minute or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Heating times are approximate and will vary based on the thickness of your chicken cutlets and air fryer model.
- Always check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165-F with a digital meat thermometer before eating.
- Switch up the cheese! Don’t like swiss cheese? Try Monterey Jack, cheddar, or whatever you have on hand.
- This is a great use of leftover ham. Slice it thinly and use it in place of deli slices.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.
