With minimal prep & 12-15 minutes of cooking you can make the best Frozen Chicken Cordon Bleu in Air Fryer. Perfectly crispy and golden, for a delicious quick and easy dinner!
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Frozen chicken cordon bleu is great to have in the freezer, ready to heat up whenever you need a quick and easy dinner dish. Add side dishes like potatoes or vegetables, a nice sauce, and you have a complete meal.
With an air fryer it's even easier! Just brush with oil and let the air fryer do its magic. And enjoy!
Why you will love this recipe
- So delicious! Breaded chicken breasts with ham and melting cheese inside - what's not to love??
- It's the best way to cook it
- Quicker than when cooking it in the oven or stove top
- Less greasy than deep frying it
- Super easy and done in 12 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes
- Frozen chicken cordon bleu - either store bought or homemade. Two good brands are Koch brand and Barber foods.
- Cooking oil can be skipped, but helps give a good crisp and nice golden brown color. You can also use cooking spray.
How to make Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and brush the chicken with cooking oil
- Place the chicken cordon bleu in the air fryer basket
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flipping them once halfway. Then check to make sure they are done, and serve!
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for best results
- Don't defrost the chicken cordon bleu, cook it straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - you want there to be some space left around the chicken cordon bleus
- Flip them halfway for an even cook
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure they are done. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust cooking time depending on the size of the chicken cordon bleus - this can vary a lot! 12 minutes was perfect for this smaller version.
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store leftover chicken cordon bleu in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish straight away
What is Chicken Cordon Bleu?
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish that stems from Switzerland. Chicken breasts are stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded, and fried to perfection. The results is a crispy piece of chicken, with melting cheese oozing out of it.
Recipe FAQ
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Yes, it's the best way to cook it!
Cook time depends on the size of the chicken cordon bleus, but it will usually take 12-20 minutes.
Regardless if you are starting out with the rawe or pre-cooked version, it should be heated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This is easy to check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the chicken.
If it is almost there, you can wrap it in aluminum foil for a few minutes and the temperature will rise a few degrees.
If you don't have a meat thermometer you can cut into the chicken to check. If cooking raw chicken cordon bleu, make sure the chicken is white through and the juices run clear. If cooking precooked chicken cordon bleu, make sure it is thoroughly heated.
More air fryer chicken recipes
Looking for more quick & easy air fryer chicken recipes?
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Orange Chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
And don't miss my complete guide to air frying frozen chicken.
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Recipe
Frozen Chicken Cordon Bleu in Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 2 frozen chicken cordon bleu
- 2 teaspoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Brush the chicken with oil, then place them in the air fryer basket.2 frozen chicken cordon bleu, 2 tsp cooking oil
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway.
- Check to make sure they are cooked through, then serve immediately with the sides of your choice!
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- Pastry brush* (optional)
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen chicken cordon bleu - either store bought or homemade
- Cooking oil can be skipped, but helps give a good crisp and nice golden brown color. You can also use cooking spray.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for best results
- Don't defrost the chicken cordon bleu, cook it straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - you want their to be some space left around the chicken cordon bleus
- Flip them halfway for an even cook
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure they are done. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust cook time depending on the size of the chicken cordon bleus - this can vary a lot! 12 minutes was perfect for this smaller version.
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish straight away
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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