For extra crispy chicken, consider double-breading the stuffed thighs. After the initial breading, dip them back into the egg mixture and then into the panko bread crumbs again. Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for safety. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and deli meats for the filling. Provolone and ham, or even pepper jack and prosciutto, would be delicious alternatives. If you don't have sazon seasoning, you can substitute it with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and oregano.
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Thighs
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME23 mins
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TOTAL TIME38 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS10
Experience the delight of these Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Thighs, a symphony of flavors and textures reminiscent of chicken cordon bleu, but with a modern, healthier twist. Each bite offers a juicy, tender chicken embrace around a savory filling of melted Swiss cheese and succulent turkey, all encased in a perfectly crispy, golden crust.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate23 g
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Cholesterol384 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein94 g
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Saturated Fat19 g
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Sodium831 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat58 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepPrepare the cheese and turkey: Cut Swiss cheese into six 2 1/2-inch square pieces.
03
StepCreate your breading stations: In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons of sazon seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of flour. In a second shallow dish, combine the remaining flour and sazon seasoning. Crack eggs into a third shallow dish; whisk until yellow and frothy, then season with salt and pepper.
04
StepAssemble the turkey-cheese bundles: Take each piece of Swiss cheese and lay on top of 1 slice of turkey meat. Wrap the luncheon meat around the Swiss cheese to create a bundle.
05
StepStuff the chicken thighs: Open up each chicken thigh and place a turkey-cheese bundle in the middle. Roll the chicken thigh around the bundle to enclose the filling.
06
StepBread the stuffed chicken: Dip each chicken bundle in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl. Finally, press the bundle into the bread crumb mixture, ensuring it's coated all over with the crispy panko.
07
StepAir fry the chicken: Spray the breaded chicken bundles on both sides with nonstick cooking spray. Place them, seam-side down, into the preheated air fryer. (1 minute)
08
StepReduce the heat and continue cooking: Reduce the air fryer temperature to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C) and air fry the chicken for 15 minutes. Turn the bundles over, spray with nonstick spray, and drop the air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F (187 degrees C). Continue air frying until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
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StepServe immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors!
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Scarlett Spinka
Jul 2, 2025The chicken was cooked perfectly in the air fryer. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Adolf Schambergerjakubowski
Jul 2, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Dallin Ritchie
Jun 30, 2025I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried different cheeses and meats, and they all taste great.
Mazie Bradtke
Jun 29, 2025I tried these last night, and they were a hit! The chicken was so juicy, and the breading was perfectly crispy.
Sheldon Turner
Jun 29, 2025I added a little garlic powder to the bread crumb mixture, and it really enhanced the flavor. Thanks for the recipe!
Meta Lynch
Jun 28, 2025This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it always turns out great.
Fern Bradtke
Jun 28, 2025These were amazing! My family loved them, and they were so easy to make.
Jaquelin Sanford
Jun 26, 2025A big thank you for sharing this recipe. It's a new family favorite!