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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Rolls Recipe

Crispy on the outside, tender and cheesy on the inside, these stuffed chicken rolls are made with flattened chicken breasts, a spicy, cheesy, corn filling that gives this impressive chicken dinner a Mexican flare! No need to fry in oil, just air fry it, and you have a guilt-free chicken roll.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 549 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts (cut 3/4 way through horizontally, then pounded flat into large pieces)
  • 16 lices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup corn (drained)
  • 1 (8-oz pkg) cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 (4-oz can) green chilis
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (well beaten)
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs (Recommend Panko breadcrumbs)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375° for 5 minutes.
  2. Lay out a piece of flattened chicken and lay out 2-4 mozzarella cheese slices over the chicken.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, corn, garlic, green chilis, and Mexican cheese. Beat with a hand mixer until well combined. Spread a couple of spoons of the cream cheese mixture over the sliced cheese.
  4. Starting on one end, roll up the chicken as tight as you can without squishing out the filling.
  5. Use toothpicks to close the chicken.
  6. In a large shallow dish, combine the salt, pepper and flour.
  7. In a separate dish, add the beaten eggs
  8. In a third dish, add the breadcrumbs.
  9. Roll one chicken roll in the flour mixture, then roll in the eggs, and lastly in the bread crumbs.
  10. Place the breaded rolls in the air fryer, making sure the rolls are not packed too closely together. You may need to do a second batch.
  11. Spray the rolls with nonstick cooking spray, then place the air fryer basket back into the air fryer and set at 375° for 10 minutes.
  12. Flip the rolls over and spray with the nonstick cooking spray. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes.
  13. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Temperature should reach 165° when chicken is probed in the middle of the roll.
  14. Remove and serve immediately with your favorite side dish.
  15. Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.

Notes

  • Tips: You can often buy chicken breast that is made into fillets at a store with a meat counter. Or, you can cut the breast open horizontally, making sure not to cut completely through. Then place a piece of parchment paper over them and pound them out to a ¼ inch thick. This is delicious served with Mexican cauliflower rice for a healthy side dish, or any rice or mashed potato dish. It is also delicious with a side salad. If you prefer, you can fry these in oil, or bake them in a 350° oven for 25 minutes.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 944mg (39%) Potassium 608mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 655IU (13%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 445mg (45%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549

% Daily Value*

Calories 549kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 944mg 39%
Potassium 608mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 655IU 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 445mg 45%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.