Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Rolls
These Air fryer stuffed chicken rolls are a great way to elevate an ordinary chicken breast into a delicious meal that is juicy, flavorful, and filled with melty cheese and creamy filling. These chicken rolls are packed with so much flavor from simple ingredients like cream cheese, mozzarella, and green chilis.
The best part? This is an easy air fryer recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and doesn’t require hours in the kitchen. Using your air fryer, these chicken roll-ups cook to golden brown perfection in just 15-20 minutes. Let’s take your taste buds to the next level with this foolproof recipe!
Ingredients Needed
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts: The base of this recipe; butterflied and pounded flat for easy rolling.
- Mozzarella cheese: Adds a creamy, melty texture to the filling.
- Canned corn: Brings a touch of sweetness and texture to the chicken mixture.
- Cream cheese: Creates the creamy filling that holds everything together.
- Minced garlic: Provides a little spice and enhances the overall flavor.
- Green chilis: Adds a mild heat and a hint of tang.
- Mexican cheese blend: The perfect combination of cheeses for bold, cheesy flavor.
- Cilantro: Adds freshness and a pop of color.
- Salt & pepper: Essential seasonings for flavor balance.
- All-purpose flour, eggs, breadcrumbs: Create a crispy outer layer that pairs perfectly with the juicy chicken.
Yes! Assemble the rolls and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.
Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese for the Mexican cheese blend.
Absolutely! Bake them in the oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
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Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Substitutions:
- Avocado oil: Use instead of olive oil for spraying the chicken rolls.
- Spinach: Replace cilantro with fresh spinach for added nutrients.
- Bread crumbs: Swap for panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Cream cheese mixture: Add sun-dried tomatoes or bell peppers for more flavor.
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Rolls
- Preheat the air fryer to 375° F for at least 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, corn, garlic, green chilis, and Mexican cheese. Beat with a hand mixer until well combined.
- Lay out a piece of flattened chicken and lay out 2-4 mozzarella cheese slices over the chicken.
- Spread a couple of spoons of the cream cheese mixture over the sliced cheese.
- Starting on one end, roll up the chicken as tight as you can without squishing out the filling. Use toothpicks to close the chicken.
- In a large shallow dish, combine the salt, pepper and flour. In a separate dish, add the beaten eggs. In a third dish, add the breadcrumbs.
- Roll one chicken roll in the flour mixture, then roll in the eggs, and lastly in the bread crumbs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flip the rolls over and spray with the nonstick cooking spray. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 15 – 20 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Temperature should reach 165° when chicken is probed in the middle of the roll.
- Remove and serve immediately with your favorite side dish. Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.
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Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts cut 3/4 way through horizontally, then pounded flat into large pieces
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup canned corn drained
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 oz 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
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375° F for 5 minutes. Lay out a piece of flattened chicken and lay out 2 slices of mozzarella cheese slices over the chicken.
- 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.
- Starting on one end, roll up the chicken as tight as you can without squishing out the filling.
- Use toothpicks to close the chicken.
- In a large shallow dish, combine the salt, pepper and flour. In a separate dish, add the beaten eggs. In a third dish, add the breadcrumbs.
- Roll one chicken roll in the flour mixture, then roll in the eggs, and lastly in the bread crumbs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flip the rolls over and spray with the nonstick cooking spray. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 15 – 20 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Temperature should reach 165° when chicken is probed in the middle of the roll.
- Remove and serve immediately with your favorite side dish. Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition
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