Air Fryer Pretzel Chicken Cordon Bleu
The air fryer is going to take this pretzel chicken cordon bleu to the next level! The crunchy pretzel crust and the melty Swiss cheese make for a perfect twist on a classic weeknight meal!
Servings: 5
Calories: 543kcal
Equipment
- air fryer
- cutting board
- whisk or fork
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 1.8 lbs)
- 3 cups pretzels
- 2 large eggs
- 10 slices deli style honey ham
- 5 slices Swiss cheese
- non-stick cooking oil spray as needed
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs.
- Place pretzels in the container of a high-powered blender or food processor. Cover and blend about 20 seconds, or until it has a powder, crumb-like texture. Pour mixture onto a shallow plate.
- Whisk eggs in a medium sized mixing bowl until scrambled.
- Lay chicken out flat on a plastic cutting board or plate. Add 2 slices of ham (30 grams) and 1 slice of Swiss cheese (18 grams) to the chicken thigh. Roll the chicken so the ham and cheese are surrounded. Secure using toothpicks. Repeat this process with 4 remaining chicken thighs.
- Dredge the chicken thighs in the egg mixture until the outside is completely coated. Immediately roll the chicken in the pretzel crumbs until a thin layer coats the outside.
- Spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking oil spray. Place chicken in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Bake for 24- 28 minutes, until chicken is golden brown on the outside and the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant read thermometer.
- Remove toothpicks from chicken. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If your air fryer doesn't cook evenly, turn the chicken halfway through the cooking process.
To stay clean while breading the chicken, use one hand for the wet station (the eggs) and the other hand for the dry station (the pretzels).
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 1431mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 4mg